amuse-bouche

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English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From French amuse-bouche.

Noun

amuse-bouche (plural amuse-bouches)

  1. A bite-sized hors d'oeuvre or appetizer that is served before a meal.
    Synonym: preappetizer

French

Etymology

From amuse +‎ bouche; a bowdlerization of amuse-gueule.

Pronunciation

Noun

amuse-bouche m (plural amuse-bouche or amuse-bouches)

  1. snack, appetizer
    Synonym: amuse-gueule