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mignonette
noun
mi·gnon·ette
ˌmin-yə-ˈnet 
1
: any of a genus (Reseda of the family Resedaceae, the mignonette family) of herbs
especially
: a garden annual (R. odorata) bearing racemes of fragrant whitish flowers
2
: a sauce made typically with vinegar, pepper, and herbs and served especially with oysters
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This platter will feature a half-dozen oysters sourced from Hog Island’s Marin County farm in Marshall, and served with Hogwash mignonette, lemon and hot sauce.
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Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Next to the London Chop House and from the same owners, a highlight of Ostrea Detroit is its selection of oysters served with cucumber and mignonette.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Two popular appetizers are truffle and prosciutto deviled eggs and oysters with cucumber mignonette, Britton said.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
The menu leans into tropical ingredients with standout dishes including crab cakes finished with coconut, lamb lollipops glazed in tamarind, and raw oysters dressed with coconut-lime mignonette and passion fruit.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Dec. 2025
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Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Next to the London Chop House and from the same owners, a highlight of Ostrea Detroit is its selection of oysters served with cucumber and mignonette.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Two popular appetizers are truffle and prosciutto deviled eggs and oysters with cucumber mignonette, Britton said.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
The menu leans into tropical ingredients with standout dishes including crab cakes finished with coconut, lamb lollipops glazed in tamarind, and raw oysters dressed with coconut-lime mignonette and passion fruit.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Mignonette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mignonette. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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