Meaning of the word mignonette in English

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mignonette

US /ˌmɪn.jʊˈnet/
UK /ˌmɪn.jəˈnet/

Noun

1.

a plant of the genus Reseda, especially Reseda odorata, cultivated for its fragrant greenish-white flowers

Example:
The sweet scent of mignonette filled the evening air.
She planted mignonette along the garden path.
2.

a sauce made with vinegar, shallots, and pepper, typically served with oysters

Example:
The fresh oysters were served with a classic mignonette.
He preferred his oysters with a simple red wine mignonette.