amuse-bouche

[ ah-mooz-boosh; French a-myz-boosh ]
/ ɑˈmuzˈbuʃ; French aˌmüzˈbuʃ /

noun, plural a·muse-bouches, a·muse-bouche.

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

Words nearby amuse-bouche

amur cork tree, amur privet, amurca, amusable, amuse, amuse-bouche, amuse-gueule, amused, amusement, amusement arcade, amusement park
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British Dictionary definitions for amuse-bouche

amuse-bouche
/ French (amyzbuʃ) /

noun

an appetizer before a meal

Word Origin for amuse-bouche

from French amuser amuse, gratify + bouche mouth
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