amuse-bouche
English
editEtymology
editNoun
editamuse-bouche (plural amuse-bouches)
- A bite-sized hors d'oeuvre or appetizer that is served before a meal.
- Synonym: preappetizer
French
editEtymology
editFrom amuse + bouche; a bowdlerization of amuse-gueule.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editamuse-bouche m (plural amuse-bouche or amuse-bouches)
- snack, appetizer
- Synonym: amuse-gueule
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