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How do you spell Vinaigrette?

Correct spelling

vinaigrette

Vin (wine) plus aigre (sour) plus ette — wine gone sour.

Why is vinaigrette spelled this way?

From French vinaigre, vinegar. Wine gone sour, then made into a dressing.

Common misspellings of vinaigrette

vinegrettevinagrette

Example

She drizzled vinaigrette over the salad.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell vinaigrette?+
The correct spelling is "vinaigrette". Vin (wine) plus aigre (sour) plus ette — wine gone sour.
Is it vinegrette or vinaigrette?+
The correct spelling is "vinaigrette", not "vinegrette".

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