CANAPÉ


Meaning of CANAPÉ in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈka-nə-pē, -ˌpā ]

noun

Etymology: French, 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

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