Perinaise

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Mayonnaise made with peri-peri peppers. uncountable

    "PERI MAYONNAISE / Combine good-quality mayonnaise with peri-peri sauce (see page 191) to taste, or use ready-made perinaise."

Example

More examples

"PERI MAYONNAISE / Combine good-quality mayonnaise with peri-peri sauce (see page 191) to taste, or use ready-made perinaise."

Etymology

Blend of peri-peri + mayonnaise; introduced as a trademark (styled PERinaise) of the Nando's restaurant chain.

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