gratin
noun/ˈɡrætæn/
/ˈɡrætn/
(from French)- a cooked dish that is covered with a layer of cheese or breadcrumbs
- a gratin of tomatoes and basil with a crunchy crust
- gratin potatoes
Oxford Collocations DictionaryGratin is used before these nouns:see also au gratin- dish
Word OriginFrench, from gratter, earlier grater ‘to grate’.Want to learn more?
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