|ād(ˌ)māmˈwär, -(ˌ)mem-, -wȧ(r noun
( plural aide-mémoire )
Etymology: French, from aider to aid + mémoire memory, from Latin memoria — more at memory
1. : an aid to the memory (as a mnemonic device)
2. : a written summary or outline of important items of a proposed agreement or diplomatic communication : memorandum