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canapé [2 records]

Record 1 2006-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cooking and Gastronomy
DEF

An hors d'oeuvre consisting of toasted or untoasted bread cut into shape (sliced vegetables such as cucumbers are also used) and typically topped with a spread (e.g., butter or cream cheese) and one or more savory garnishes ...

CONT

Canapés are served as hors d'oeuvres or savouries or with apéritifs or cocktails, or at the buffet table.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cuisine et gastronomie
DEF

Tranche de pain de forme et d'épaisseur variable, garnie d'un appareil ou d'une préparation. On distingue les canapés froids [...] des canapés chauds.

Spanish

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Record 2 1995-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Games and Toys
  • Mathematics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Jeux et jouets
  • Mathématiques
OBS

On associe l'acronyme « canapes » à ce jeu.

Spanish

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