Mayo

/ˈmeɪoʊ/ noun

Definition

informal term for mayonnaise; a county in Ireland

Etymology

Shortened from 'mayonnaise', possibly from Mahón, Spain; Irish Mayo from 'Maigh Eo' (plain of yews)

Kelly Says

Mayonnaise was supposedly invented in 1756 to celebrate the French victory over the British at Port Mahón - talk about a tasty triumph!

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