roux

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Etymology

Borrowed from French roux.

Pronunciation

Noun

roux (plural roux)

  1. A mixture of fat (usually butter) and flour used to thicken sauces and stews.

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French

Etymology

Inherited from Old French ros, from Latin russus.

Pronunciation

Adjective

roux (feminine rousse, masculine plural roux, feminine plural rousses)

  1. russet
  2. red, ginger (refers to hair of a reddish-brown color)

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Noun

roux m (plural roux, feminine rousse)

  1. redhead (man)
    Synonym: (informal) rouquin
  2. (cooking) roux (a mixture of fat and flour)

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