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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The top crust of a dish, consisting of breadcrumbs or grated cheese heated under a grill; the dish itself.
2. 2
   A course of study at secondary level in which Ancient Greek and Latin are combined into a single timetabled subject. UK, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

gratinéescalloped

Example

More examples

"I made this gratin using yesterday's leftovers. It tastes pretty good, doesn't it?"

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from French gratin.

Etymology 2

Blend of Greek + Latin.

Related phrases

au gratin

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