# oyster Rockefeller

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A baked or broiled oyster topped with various other ingredients: often parsley and other green herbs, a rich butter sauce and breadcrumbs.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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