en·tre·mets ( n tr -m  , -m )n. pl. en·tre·mets (-m z, -m ) A side dish, such as a relish or dessert, served in addition to the principal course. [Middle English entremetes, from Old French entremes, entremets : entre, between (from Latin inter; see inter-) + mes, mets, dish; see mess.] |
entremets (French) [ɑ̃trəmɛ]
n pl -mets (French) [-mɛ]
1. (Cookery) a dessert
2. (Cookery) a light dish, formerly served at formal dinners between the main course and the dessert
[from French, from Old French entremes, from entre- between, inter- + mes dish, mess]
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| Noun | 1. | entremets - a dish that is served with, but is subordinate to, a main course dish - a particular item of prepared food; "she prepared a special dish for dinner" mushy peas - marrowfat peas that have been soaked overnight and then boiled; served with fish and chips raita - an Indian side dish of yogurt and chopped cucumbers and spices |
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