amuse-bouche

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amuse-bouche French [amyzbuʃ]

(Cookery) an appetizer before a meal

[from French amuser amuse, gratify + bouche mouth]

amuse-bouche, amuse-guele - Amuse-bouche and amuse-guele both mean literally "something to please the mouth," and both refer to an appetizer or pre-meal tidbit.

See also related terms for please.

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