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amuse–bouche

noun \ˈä-ˌmüz-ˈbüsh, -ˌmuez-\

Definition of AMUSE-BOUCHE

:  a small complimentary appetizer offered at some restaurants
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Origin of AMUSE-BOUCHE

French, literally, (it) entertains (the) mouth
First Known Use: 1984

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