béchamel


bé•cha•mel

(ˈbeɪ ʃəˌmɛl, ˌbeɪ ʃəˈmɛl)

n. a white sauce, sometimes seasoned with onion and nutmeg. [1790–1800; after Louis, Marquis de Béchamel (steward of Louis XIV of France), its originator]
Thesaurus
Noun1.bechamel - milk thickened with a butter and flour rouxbechamel - milk thickened with a butter and flour rouxbechamel sauce, white saucesauce - flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to foodblanc - a white sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables (used especially with braised meat)cheese sauce - white sauce with grated cheesecream sauce - white sauce made with cream