mignonette
/ˌmɪnjəˈnɛt/
noun
- A plant with small, sweet-smelling greenish-yellow flowers, often grown in gardens.
- The mignonette in the window box filled the room with a delicate scent.
- She planted mignonette along the edge of the flower bed for its lovely fragrance.
- Mignonette is a popular choice for cottage gardens because it attracts bees.
- A light greenish-yellow color, like the flowers of the mignonette plant.
- He chose a mignonette scarf to match his pale green eyes.
- The artist mixed yellow and green to create a mignonette shade for the leaves.
- The walls were painted a soft mignonette that reminded her of spring.
- A type of sauce made with vinegar, shallots, and pepper, often served with oysters.
- She made a classic mignonette with red wine vinegar and minced shallots.
- The waiter brought a small bowl of mignonette for the raw oysters.
- Many people prefer mignonette over cocktail sauce for fresh seafood.