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Meaning of "hors d'oeuvre" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HORS D'OEUVRE

From French, literally: outside the work, not part of the main course.
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PRONUNCIATION OF HORS D'OEUVRE

hors d'oeuvre  [ɔː ˈdɜːvr] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HORS D'OEUVRE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Hors d'oeuvre is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HORS D'OEUVRE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Hors d'oeuvre

Hors d'oeuvre (/ɔr ˈdɜrv, ˈdɜrvr(ə)/; French: hors d'œuvre ( listen), literally "apart from the work") or the first course, are food items served before the main courses of a meal, typically smaller than main dishes, and often meant to be eaten by hand (with minimal use of silverware). The French spelling is the same for singular and plural usage, hors d’œuvre; in English, the 〈œ〉 ligature is usually replaced by the digraph 〈oe〉 with the plural commonly written hors d'oeuvres and pronounced the same or /ɔr ˈdɜrvz/.

Definition of hors d'oeuvre in the English dictionary

The definition of hors d'oeuvre in the dictionary is an additional dish served as an appetizer, usually before the main meal.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HORS D'OEUVRE

hors concours
hors de combat
hors doeuvres
Horsa
horse
horse around
horse artillery
horse bean
horse brass
horse breeder
horse chestnut
horse gentian
Horse Guards
horse latitudes
horse laugh
horse mackerel
horse manure
horse marine
horse mushroom
horse nettle

WORDS THAT END LIKE HORS D'OEUVRE

chef-d´oeuvre
chefs-doeuvre
chevre
Havre
Heimlich manoeuvre
joie de vivre
Le Havre
livre
louvre
manoeuvre
oeuvre
outmanoeuvre
savoir-vivre

Synonyms and antonyms of hors d'oeuvre in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «hors d'oeuvre» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HORS D'OEUVRE

Find out the translation of hors d'oeuvre to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hors d'oeuvre from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hors d'oeuvre» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

冷盘
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hors d´ oeuvre
570 millions of speakers

English

hors d´oeuvre
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कलेवा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المقبلات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

закуска
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

hors d´ oeuvre
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঘোড়ার ডিম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hors d´oeuvre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hors d´oeuvre
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hors d´oeuvre
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オードブル
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

전채 요리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hors d´oeuvre
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

món ăn phụ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஹார்ஸ் டி´ஓவ்ரெர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हॉर्स डी´यव्ह्रे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ordövr
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

hors d´oeuvre
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hors d´oeuvre
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

закуска
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

hors d´ oeuvre
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

hors d´ oeuvre
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

hors d´ oeuvre
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

hors d´oeuvre
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

hors d´ oeuvre
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hors d'oeuvre

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HORS D'OEUVRE»

The term «hors d'oeuvre» is regularly used and occupies the 85.509 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HORS D'OEUVRE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «hors d'oeuvre» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «hors d'oeuvre» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hors d'oeuvre

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HORS D'OEUVRE»

Discover the use of hors d'oeuvre in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hors d'oeuvre and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Hors D'Oeuvre at Home with The Culinary Institute of America
With the professional-caliber guidance and recipes in this book, you can prepare an enticing assemblage of hors d'oeuvre that will rival that of any caterer—and impress your guests.
‎2007
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Hors D'Oeuvre and Canapes
Shares recipes for meat, cheese, seafood, egg, vegetable, and fruit hors d'oeuvre, cocktail sandwiches, croquettes, turnovers, and tarts, and offers tips on serving them
James A Beard, Julia Child, Karl W Stuecklen, 1999
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The Hors D'Oeuvre Bible
With this comprehensive, professional-level reference/recipe book, you will learn step-by-step how to design, construct, and present these choice morsels and have your guests begging for more. * This complete guide to the creation of over ...
David Paul Larousse, 1995
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Professional Garde Manger: A Comprehensive Guide to Cold ...
Guidelines for Presenting Hors d'Oeuvres k Each hors d'oeuvre should be identical to the others of its kind in size, shape, and garnish. When you order ingredients for hors d'oeuvres, give detailed product specifications as to size, and order ...
Lou Sackett, Jaclyn Pestka, Wayne Gisslen, 2010
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JOC All New Rev. - 1997
In the United States, we tend to use the term hors d '0euvre interchangeably with appetizer. Hors d'oeuvre, literally translated, means “outside the work” of the main meal, and it is important to remember that the hors d'oeuvre course should not ...
Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, 1997
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Little Foods of the Mediterranean: 500 Fabulous Recipes for ...
Mediterranean food expert Clifford Wright presents a jaw-dropping collection of more than 500 recipes for all sorts of appetizers, snacks, and little foods traditional across the Mediterranean.
Clifford A. Wright, 2003
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Williams-Sonoma Collection: Hor D'oeuvre
... enough hors d'oeuvres ready and waiting in the kitchen to replenish empty platters. When the party is an average size, with 8-20 guests, count on 2 hot and 2 cold passed items, and 1 or 2 buffet items—5 105 HORS D'OEUVRE BASICS.
Brigit Binns, Chuck Williams, 2001
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The Hors D'oeuvre Book
Shares more than four hundred recipes for canapes, spreads, dips, eggs, cheeses, vegetables, meats, pastries, pates, terrines, galantines, and buffets
Coralie Castle, 1988
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Hors D'oeuvres
UNDERSTANDING HORS D'OEUVRE INGREDIENTS 11 Cooking, Seasoning & Garnishing Hors cTOeuvres The recipes in this. mayonnaise are often used for binding the mixtures for filling mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, endive leaves, ...
Jan Weimer, Chuck Williams, 2005
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Martha Stewart's Hors D'Oeuvres Handbook
Accompanied by vibrant photographs, an entertaining cookbook encompasses every aspect of creating delicious hors d'oeuvres, features in-depth instructions and useful tips, and contains more than three hundred recipes for unusual tea ...
Martha Stewart, Susan Spungen, Dana Gallagher, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HORS D'OEUVRE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hors d'oeuvre is used in the context of the following news items.
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Farmington Dinner Dance, Golf Tournament To Benefit Cancer …
... $65 per person, will include a top shelf open bar all night, live music and a reception menu, featuring hors d'oeuvre's, dinner and desserts. «Hartford Courant, Jul 15»
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Fair thee well at Harford Farm Fair - Cecil Daily: Harford
Entries are judged in the categories of hors d'oeuvre, entrée, side dish and dessert with youth, teen, adult, amateur and professional categories ... «Cecil Whig, Jul 15»
3
Bits & Pieces
Live entertainment, 5 delicious wines, and hors d'oeuvre. Tickets $15 per person. (508) 675-9700. www.hemingwayenglishinstitute.com. «SouthCoastToday.com, Jul 15»
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Colonial Herb Garden Gathering and Gallery Talks at the The Wilton …
... and thyme, the garden is now at its summer best, and will be a delightful place to enjoy herb-themed hors d'oeuvre and refreshments. At 4:30 ... «CT News, Jul 15»
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Press Release - 13 Years of Great Wines, Food, Fun, and Philanthropy
Wineries will showcase their award winning Pinot Noirs and other wines they produce. A selection of Pinot-friendly hors d'oeuvre will be served ... «Autism Daily Newscast, Jul 15»
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How to get rid of lily beetles?
Adults emerge from hibernation earlier than you might think and can most often be found enjoying an hors d'oeuvre of the new stems and ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Palate Party's Robyn Almodovar Wins Chopped, Plans Pop-Up at …
In addition to the meal, the chef will host a specialty lounge area complete with a paired hors d'oeuvre and cocktail menu. The lounge menu will ... «Miami New Times, Jul 15»
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Our French wedding guest experience
The guests dined on delicious hors d'oeuvre and sipped champagne before dinner. Everything was elegant. Their witnesses toasted the newly ... «ChicagoNow, Jul 15»
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Wilton Bulletin Board
Herb-themed hors d'oeuvre and refreshments will be served. Free for society members, $10 for non-members. Information: wiltonhistorical.org. «Wilton Bulletin, Jul 15»
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Business Briefs
“We look forward to introducing our selection of fine Italian furniture while savoring truffle hors d'oeuvre.” Torlini Decor opened its doors for ... «Minuteman News Center, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Hors d'oeuvre [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/hors-doeuvre>. Apr 2024 ».
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