n.
Pronunciation: ' ka-n ə -p ē , - ˌ p ā
Function: noun
Etymology: F, literally, sofa, from Medieval Latin canopeum, canapeum mosquito net ― more at CANOPY
Date: 1863
: an appetizer consisting of a piece of bread or toast or a cracker topped with a savory spread (as caviar or cheese) ― compare HORS D'OEUVRE