ENTREMETS

Etymology

Noun

entremets (countable and uncountable, plural entremets)

A side dish (often of vegetables), or a small dish of savories served between courses.

A dessert.

Source: Wiktionary


En`tre*mets", n. sing. & pl. Etym: [F., fr. entre between + mets a dish, mess.]

1. (Cookery)

Definition: A side dish; a dainty or relishing dish usually eaten after the joints or principal dish; also, a sweetmeat, served with a dinner.

2. Any small entertainment between two greater ones. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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