ramekin
pronunciation
How to pronounce ramekin in British English:
UK [ˈræməkɪn]
How to pronounce ramekin in American English:
US [ˈræmɪkɪn]
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- Noun:
- a cheese dish made with bread and egg crumbs that is baked and served in individual fireproof dishes
- a small fireproof dish used for baking and serving individual portions
Word Origin
- ramekin
- 1706, from French ramequin (late 17c.), said to be from a Germanic source (compare Middle Low German rom "cream"), from Proto-Germanic *rau(g)ma-, of uncertain origin.