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espagnole

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[es-puhn-yohl, -pan-, e-spa-nyawl] / ˌɛs pənˈyoʊl, -pæn-, ɛ spaˈnyɔl /

noun

  1. brown sauce.


Etymology

Origin of espagnole

1835–45; < French: literally, Spanish

Example Sentences

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Dustin goes the simple, yet challenging route, with a New York strip and espagnole sauce.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2022

Ravel's "Bolero," "Rapsodie espagnole," "Alborada del gracioso" and "Pavane pour une infant défunte" round out the program.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2013

Feel the southern European flavour of Ravel's Rhapsodie espagnole and the orientalism of Dukas's La Peri, savour the melodies of Chausson and Duparc's songs. 

From The Guardian • Aug. 29, 2012

The 2002 French comedy of international roommates and manners, "L'auberge espagnole" screens at 1:30 p.m.

From Chicago Tribune • Feb. 10, 2011

The espagnole for brown, the velouté for white.

From The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, No. 355, October 16, 1886 by Peters, Charles