bearnaise

/bɛrˈneɪz/
noun
  1. A rich, creamy sauce made with egg yolks, butter, vinegar, and herbs (especially tarragon), often served with steak or fish.
    • I ordered the salmon with a side of bearnaise for dipping.
    • She learned to make bearnaise from her grandmother's recipe.
    • The chef drizzled warm bearnaise over the grilled steak.
What does "bearnaise" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean