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The word roux is said to be derived from an antiquated variation of the French word rouge, meaning red, which no doubt refers to the change of color that occurs as flour cooks.

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  1. adjective Too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; outmoded. See Synonyms at old.
  2. adjective Very old; aged: "The antiquated Earth, as one might say,/Beat like the heart of Man” (William Wordsworth).

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  • Dr. Frissell was advancing the idea that the whole curriculum of our colleges was antiquated, and that the chief emphasis should be placed on the vocational side, and, except for the special boy, training in science, mechanics and handwork should receive chief attention. —  Lynch, Frederick - Personal Recollections of Andrew Carnegie
  • Giuliani is a potential Republican candidate for governor in 2010 but said his call for an overhaul stems from long-standing dissatisfaction over what he calls the antiquated rules of state government.
  • The word roux is said to be derived from an antiquated variation of the French word rouge, meaning red, which no doubt refers to the change of color that occurs as flour cooks. —  Artvoice - Buffalo's #1 Newsweekly
  • I always thought that the no cell phone rule was antiquated, and now I can sit in the sports book and field phone calls and make text messages without getting pestered by the federalies. —  Las Vegas News Blog
  • Because not getting behind torture is antiquated, apparently. —  Libertarian Blog Place
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