1. Plural of mirepoix; a mixture of finely diced vegetables (typically onions, celery, and carrots) used as a base for soups, stews, and sauces in cooking.
Usage: culinary term; French origin; standard in professional and home cooking

Examples

• The chef prepared several mirepoixs in advance for the day's cooking.
• Most French sauces begin with a mirepoix of onions, celery, and carrots.
• The recipe calls for two mirepoixs: one for the stock and another for the sauce.
• She diced the vegetables to create uniform mirepoixs for consistent flavor.
• Professional kitchens often batch-prepare mirepoixs to save time during service.