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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHors D'oeuvres
/ɔːr ˈdɜːvərz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Small dishes served before the main course of a meal.
"At the wedding reception, a variety of hors d'oeuvres were served, including shrimp cocktails and stuffed mushrooms." - 2
A light snack or appetizer typically served at social gatherings.
"The gallery opening featured an array of hors d'oeuvres, allowing guests to mingle while enjoying the art."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'hors d'oeuvres' originates from French, where 'hors' means 'outside' and 'd'oeuvres' means 'of works'. Historically, it referred to dishes served outside of the main courses, evolving into a term for appetizers in English culinary contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hors D'oeuvres" is said worldwide
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Hors d'œuvre
Transliteration: ɔʁ dœvʁ
"Les hors d'œuvre étaient délicieux lors du dîner."
Vorspeise
Transliteration: ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃpaɪ̯zə
"Die Vorspeise war ein Hit auf der Party."
Antipasto
Transliteration: an.tiˈpas.to
"L'antipasto era vario e gustoso."
Aperitivo
Transliteration: apeɾiˈtivo
"El aperitivo fue un éxito en la fiesta."
Aperitivo
Transliteration: apeɾiˈtivu
"O aperitivo estava delicioso na recepção."
नाश्ता
Transliteration: nāśtā
"शादी में नाश्ता बहुत अच्छा था।"
开胃菜
Transliteration: kāiwèicài
"婚礼上的开胃菜非常美味。"
전채
Transliteration: jeonchae
"결혼식에서 전채가 맛있었습니다."
前菜
Transliteration: zensai
"結婚式の前菜はとても美味しかったです。"
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