word
French
Beurre manié
bur man-YAY
/bɜːr mænjˈeɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
beurremanié
Dictionary meaning
A paste of equal parts flour and butter kneaded together, used to thicken soups and sauces.
History and origin
French
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