bonne bouche
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of bonne bouche
First recorded in 1720–30; literally, “good mouth”
Example Sentences
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On his nightstand the day I asked to see it: “The White Nile” by Alan Moorehead, a book about educational policies, another on great speeches of history and an amusing bonne bouche by G.K.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2023
Your Highness must pardon an old invalid if he retires with the memory of that witty tale in his mind as a bonne bouche.'
From A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg by Hay, Marie, Hon. (Agnes Blanche Marie)
Obs.—If the poultry is only half roasted, and stewed only till just nicely tender, this will be an acceptable bonne bouche to those who are fond of made dishes.
From The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual by Kitchiner, William
Are there not—the bonne bouche comes at last—priests and deacons?
From Guy Livingstone; or, 'Thorough' by Lawrence, George A. (George Alfred)
If he had been, I should have passed the letter to him as a bonne bouche, for this really was his show, and I wanted him to have all the plums.
From The Brightener by Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel)
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