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au gratin

Verified Food & Drink French in English
au gratin
au gratin

Definition

Topped and browned, often with cheese or breadcrumbs.

From French au gratin.

Merriam-Webster records 1806 for this headword. The date refers to the dictionary’s recorded sense, which may differ from the meaning illustrated here. See the dictionary entry.

Example of use

The vegetables were baked au gratin.

Historical attestation

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/au%20gratin

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