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Ravigote

The literal meaning of this French term is "pick me up," from the verb ravigoter--to cheer and strengthen. It is applied to a mixture of tarragon, chervil, chives and burnet minced very fine, or used as a faggot. Minced ravigote is a favorite garnish for salads and is then served on a saucer by itself, each herb being kept separate by itself, the whole constituting, therefore, four little heaps so that each may be used at discretion. Ravigote butter is made by kneading up some butter with the chopped ravigote, pepper, salt and lemon juice.

Ravigote sauce is English "melted butter," or butter sauce with which chopped ravigote has been mixed.