entremets

en·tre·mets  (ntr-m, -m)

n. pl. en·tre·mets (-mz, -m)

A side dish, such as a relish or dessert, served in addition to the principal course.

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[Middle English entremetes, from Old French entremes, entremets : entre, between (from Latin inter; see inter-) + mes, mets, dish; see mess.]

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entremets - a dish that is served with, but is subordinate to, a main course side dish, side order dish - a particular item of prepared food; "she prepared a special dish for dinner" meal, repast - the food served and eaten at one time 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