gratiné

[ grat-n-ey, graht-; French gra-tee-ney ]

verb (used with object)

, gra·ti·néed, gra·ti·né·ing.

1. to bake or broil (food) in au gratin style.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gratiné¹

1930–35; < French: past participle of gratiner to cook au gratin, derivative of gratin originally, burnt food adhering to the sides and bottom of a pot, derivative of grater to scrape; grate ²