oyster Rockefeller

English

Etymology

Named after John D. Rockefeller (1839–1937), the richest American at the time, because of the richness of the sauce.

Noun

oyster Rockefeller (plural oysters Rockefeller)

  1. (chiefly in the plural) A baked or broiled oyster topped with various other ingredients: often parsley and other green herbs, a rich butter sauce and breadcrumbs.
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