Definition

Noun: 1. A condiment for lamb: A sauce made from finely chopped fresh mint leaves, sugar, and vinegar, traditionally served as an accompaniment to roast lamb.

Usage

• Mint sauce is a classic British accompaniment.
• Would you like some mint sauce with your roast lamb?
• The sharpness of the mint sauce cuts through the richness of the meat.

Advanced Usage

• "to make mint sauce": Refers to the process of preparing the condiment by chopping mint and mixing it with vinegar and sugar.
  • She made a fresh batch of mint sauce for Sunday lunch.

Variants and Related Words

• Mint (n): The aromatic herb from which the sauce is primarily made.
• Sauce (n): A general term for a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moisture and flavor.

Synonyms

• Condiment
• Accompaniment

Related Phrases

• "serve with mint sauce": A common instruction in recipes for lamb dishes.
  • Serve the hot lamb slices with mint sauce and new potatoes.

Noun

1. sweetened diluted vinegar with chopped mint leaves