maison (n)/ˈmēəˌzän,mēˈāˌzän/:

• maison is a French noun that means 'house' or 'home', used frequently to reference a fashion house.

• liaison (n)/ˈlēəˌzän,lēˈāˌzän/:

  • communication or cooperation which facilitates a close working relationship between people or organizations.

  • the binding or thickening agent of a sauce, often based on egg yolks.