/ ˈkænəpeɪ; NAmE ˌkænəˈpeɪ/ noun
[ usually pl. ] a small biscuit or piece of bread with cheese, meat, fish, etc. on it, usually served with drinks at a party
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WORD ORIGIN
French , the current sense is a figurative extension of the sense sofa (as a “couch” on which to place toppings). See also canopy .