espagnole
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of espagnole
1835–45; < French: literally, Spanish
Example Sentences
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He admits that he hasn't previously made espagnole, which isn't a terribly challenging sauce.
From Salon ● Apr. 6, 2022
Whereas L'Heure espagnole had an excess of functioning clocks, in l'Enfant et les Sortilèges the problem is the opposite.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 16, 2012
The 2002 French comedy of international roommates and manners, "L'auberge espagnole" screens at 1:30 p.m.
From Chicago Tribune ● Feb. 10, 2011
I use it only because Lalo's "Symphonie espagnole" is no profound or exalted statement, but an entertainment piece — fun of the finest and most accomplished kind.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 4, 2011
Put a layer of the macaroni in a baking dish, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and sliced truffles mixed with a little good sauce espagnole.
From Joe Tilden's Recipes for Epicures by Tilden, Joe
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