roux
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Noun — A cooked mixture of fat and flour used as a base to thicken sauces, soups, and stews.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French roux, meaning "reddish-brown," describing the color the mixture takes on when cooked longer.
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What does “roux” mean?
The word “roux” means a cooked mixture of fat and flour used as a base to thicken sauces, soups, and stews. In plain terms, a cooking base of fat and flour, key to many classic sauces like béchamel and gravy.
How do you pronounce “roux”?
“Roux” is pronounced roo (/ɹuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “roux” in a sentence?
Here is “roux” used in a sentence: “Start the gumbo by making a dark roux.”
What part of speech is “roux”?
“Roux” is a noun.
Where does the word “roux” come from?
The word “roux” comes from French. Borrowed from French roux, meaning "reddish-brown," describing the color the mixture takes on when cooked longer.