Emeril

/ˈɛmərɪl/ proper noun

Definition

A surname, most famously associated with celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse, or a variant spelling of emery/emerald.

Etymology

Possibly a variant of Emmerich or a corruption of 'emerald,' though more commonly known as a modern surname. The association with the celebrity chef has made it a recognized proper noun in contemporary culture.

Kelly Says

Emeril Lagasse popularized the phrase 'BAM!' as his signature exclamation while cooking on TV, turning a surname into part of 1990s pop culture history.

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