Where does “amuse-bouche” come from?
amuse-bouche (English) comes from French amuse-bouche, from French bouche, from Middle French bouche, from Old French boche, from Latin bucca — the lower part of the cheek; the mouth; c. 27 CE...
amuse-bouche (English): A bite-sized hors d'oeuvre or appetizer that is served before a meal
Definitions
- A bite-sized hors d'oeuvre or appetizer that is served before a meal
Ancestry of “amuse-bouche”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | amuse-bouche | snack, hors d'oeuvre, appetizer |
| 2 | French | bouche | mouth |
| 3 | Middle French | bouche | mouth |
| 4 | Old French | boche | mouth |
| 5 | Latin | bucca | the lower part of the cheek; the mouth; c. 27 CE... |