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espagnole

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[es-puhn-yohl, -pan-, e-spa-nyawl] / ˌɛs pənˈjoʊl, -pæn-, ɛ spaˈnjɔl /

noun

  1. brown sauce.


Etymology

Origin of espagnole

1835–45; < French: literally, Spanish

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Dustin goes the simple, yet challenging route, with a New York strip and espagnole sauce.

From Salon Apr. 6, 2022

Feel the southern European flavour of Ravel's Rhapsodie espagnole and the orientalism of Dukas's La Peri, savour the melodies of Chausson and Duparc's songs. 

From The Guardian Aug. 29, 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 Joe Tilden

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