amuse-bouche
[ah-mooz-boosh; French a-myz-boosh]
- a small appetizer as served, usually without charge, in a restaurant.
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Origin of amuse-bouche
1955–60; < French amuser to gratify, amuse + bouche mouth
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amuse-bouche
- an appetizer before a meal
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Word Origin
from French amuser amuse, gratify + bouche mouth
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