English Explanatory Dictionary

Russian dressing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An American salad dressing, a spiced blend of mayonnaise and ketchup.

Word forms

Russian dressing Russian dressings

Etymology

Named by Americans for marketing purposes, portraying a fanciful notion of the dressing being made in a Russian style; more at Wikipedia. Compare also French dressing.

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