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Webster 1913 Edition


Bechamel


Bech′a-mel

,
Noun.
[F.
béchamel
, named from its inventor, Louis de
Béchamel
.]
(Cookery)
A rich, white sauce, prepared with butter and cream.

Definition 2024


béchamel

béchamel

See also: bechamel

English

Noun

béchamel (usually uncountable, plural béchamels)

  1. béchamel sauce

French

Une béchamel.

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)

  1. béchamel sauce

Portuguese

Noun

béchamel m (uncountable)

  1. béchamel sauce (white sauce made with butter, flour and milk)

Synonyms