hors d'oeu ‧ vre /ɔː ˈdɜːv $ ˌɔːr ˈdɜːrv/ BrE AmE noun ( plural hors d'oeuvres /-ˈdɜːvz $ -ˈdɜːrvz/) [countable]
[ Date: 1700-1800 ; Language: French ; Origin: 'outside of work' ]
food that is served in small amounts before the main part of the meal ⇨ entrée , main course