roux
roux definition
roux (ro̵̅o̅)
noun
a cooked mixture of melted butter (or other fat) and flour, used for thickening sauces, soups, gravies, etc.
Etymology: Fr roux (beurre), reddish-brown (butter) < L russus: see russet
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