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Webster 1913 Edition
Bechamel
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Bech′a-mel
,Noun.
[F.
béchamel
, named from its inventor, Louis de Béchamel
.] (Cookery)
A rich, white sauce, prepared with butter and cream.
Definition 2025
béchamel
béchamel
See also: bechamel
French
Etymology
Named after French gastronome Louis de Béchamel (1630–1703).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /be.ʃa.mɛl/
- Hyphenation: bé‧cha‧mel
Noun
béchamel f (usually uncountable, plural béchamels)
Portuguese
Noun
béchamel m (uncountable)
- béchamel sauce (white sauce made with butter, flour and milk)