word
French
bain-marie
ban muh-REE
ˌbæn məˈriːListen
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Syllable breakdown
bainmarie
Sounds like
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Dictionary meaning
A pan of hot water in which a dish is cooked or warmed gently.
History and origin
French — 'bain' (bath) + 'Marie' — associated with Mary the Prophetess, an ancient alchemist.
Examples
- Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie to avoid it scorching.
Common mispronunciations
BAYN muh-reebayn MAR-ee
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