Dijon mustard

noun

Di·​jon mustard ˈdē-ˌzhän- How to pronounce Dijon mustard (audio)
di-ˈzhän-,
dē-ˈzhōⁿ-
: a prepared mustard made from dark mustard seeds, white wine, and spices

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For dressing, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025 In a small mixing bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, onion, and poppyseeds. Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 26 June 2025 The dressing is the foundation of the salad and starts with anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, garlic, lime juice, black pepper and shavings of Parmesan cheese, which are folded in; then an egg yolk to emulsify, and some Worcestershire sauce and olive oil. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 19 June 2025 Chinese hot mustard can be replaced with Dijon mustard or 2 teaspoons mustard powder. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for Dijon mustard

Word History

Etymology

Dijon, France

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Dijon mustard was in 1938

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“Dijon mustard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dijon%20mustard. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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