BAIN-MARIE


Meaning of BAIN-MARIE in English

ˌbaⁿməˈrē, bāˈmerē noun

( plural bains-marie ˌbaⁿm-, bāˈm-)

Etymology: F. from Middle French, literally, bath (of) Mary, after Mary or Miriam, Moses' sister (Exod 15:20), to whom is ascribed a treatise on alchemy

1. : water bath

2. : steam table

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