garde-manger
American
[ga r d-mahn -zhey]
/ gard mɑ̃ˈʒeɪ /
noun
French.
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a cool room used for storing foods and for preparing certain dishes, especially cold buffet dishes.
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a chef or cook who supervises the preparation of cold dishes.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of garde-manger
Literally, “(that which) keeps food”
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