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ramekin
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun ramekin has 2 senses
- ramekin(n = noun.food) ramequin - a cheese dish made with egg and bread crumbs that is baked and served in individual fireproof dishes; Array is a kind of dish
- ramekin(n = noun.artifact) ramequin - a small fireproof dish used for baking and serving individual portions; Array is a kind of dish
OXFORD DICTIONARY
ramekin, n.
1 (in full ramekin case or dish) a small dish for baking and serving an individual portion of food.
2 food served in such a dish, esp. a small quantity of cheese baked with breadcrumbs, eggs, etc.
1 (in full ramekin case or dish) a small dish for baking and serving an individual portion of food.
2 food served in such a dish, esp. a small quantity of cheese baked with breadcrumbs, eggs, etc.
Etymology
F ramequin, of LG or Du. orig.
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