gratin

[ grat-n, graht-; French gra-tan ]

noun

Origin of gratin

1
1800–10; <French, Middle French; see grate2

Words Nearby gratin

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How to use gratin in a sentence

  • He did not give them lentils to eat, but he gave them cauliflower au gratin and brown bread and cheese, and to drink, water.

    The Angel of Pain | E. F. Benson
  • Such a dish, which is known as celery au gratin, is prepared according to the accompanying recipe.

    Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 2 | Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • I guess, with a plug like that holdin' that gratin' fast, they'll need jacks t' open it.

    The Aztec Treasure-House | Thomas Allibone Janvier
  • I want a beefsteak, with mushrooms, and some potatoes au gratin, like those we have in America.

    As Seen By Me | Lilian Bell
  • May be dressed like soles, (au gratin,) but the usual way is to boil or fry, and serve on a napkin with anchovy sauce in a boat.

British Dictionary definitions for gratin

gratin

/ (French ɡratɛ̃) /


adjective

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