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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHors d'œuvre
/ɔʁ dœvʁ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small dish served as an appetizer before the main course.
"At the wedding reception, the guests enjoyed a variety of hors d'œuvres, including stuffed mushrooms and shrimp cocktails." - 2
Any food item served before the main meal, often used in formal dining settings.
"The chef prepared an exquisite selection of hors d'œuvres to impress the guests at the gala."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'hors d'œuvre' originates from French, literally meaning 'outside of the work.' It refers to dishes served before the main course, evolving from medieval French culinary traditions where appetizers were served separately from the main meal.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hors d'œuvre" is said worldwide
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Hors d'œuvre
Transliteration: ɔʁ dœvʁ
"Les hors d'œuvre étaient délicieux et variés."
Vorspeise
Transliteration: ˈfoːɐˌʃpaɪ̯zə
"Die Vorspeise war ein köstlicher Salat."
Antipasto
Transliteration: an.tiˈpas.to
"L'antipasto includeva vari salumi e formaggi."
Aperitivo
Transliteration: apeɾiˈtivo
"El aperitivo fue una deliciosa tapa de jamón."
Aperitivo
Transliteration: apeɾiˈtivu
"O aperitivo foi servido antes do prato principal."
नाश्ता
Transliteration: nāśtā
"नाश्ते में विभिन्न प्रकार के स्नैक्स थे।"
开胃菜
Transliteration: kāiwèicài
"开胃菜包括各种小吃。"
전채
Transliteration: jeonchae
"전채 요리는 손님들에게 인기가 많았습니다."
前菜
Transliteration: zensai
"前菜には新鮮なサラダがありました。"
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