word
French
Amuse-bouche
ah-MYOOZ BOOSH
/ɑːˌmjuːz ˈbuːʃ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
amusebouche
Dictionary meaning
A single, bite-sized hors d'oeuvre served before a meal; a complimentary small dish from the chef.
History and origin
French
Common mispronunciations
ah-MYOOZ BOWSH
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