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What does hors d'oeuvre mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word hors d'oeuvre? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. (food) A small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal.
  2. (by extension) Anything of secondary concern; not the primary thing.
  3. (dated, rare) Something unusual or extraordinary.
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One might describe it as the hors d'oeuvre of a menu, the main course of which is yet to be served.
Or cut narrow wedges for an aperitif hors d'oeuvre.
There epicurism was in the lip as well as the palate, and one had humour for a hors d'oeuvre and repartee for an entremet.
But, if Andre-Louis would hope to dine, he must begin by eating his pride as an hors d'oeuvre.
Rich, ripe aromas provide a wonderful hors d'oeuvre before a strong, rich fruitiness.
Great as an hors d'oeuvre with a glass of wine, or for supper with a big arugula salad.

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