du bar·ry I. \d(y)üˈbarē\noun Usage: often capitalized D&B Etymology: probably after Marie Jean Bécu, Comtesse du Barry died 1793 mistress of King Louis XV of France : bittersweet pink II. \(ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\adjective Usage: usually capitalized D&B Etymology: after Comtesse du Barry of a soup or sauce: made with cauliflower