oyster Rockefeller en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after John D. Rockefeller (1839–1937), the richest American at the time, because of the richness of the sauce.
Meanings
- (in-plural) A baked or broiled oyster topped with various other ingredients: often parsley and other green herbs, a rich butter sauce and breadcrumbs.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oysters Rockefeller | Number=Plur | lexicographic |