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Meaning of BAIN-MARIE

Pronunciation:  'banmu'ree

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  a large pan that is filled with hot water; smaller pans can be set in a bain-maire to keep food warm or to cook food slowly
 

BAIN-MARIE is a 10 letter word that starts with B.

 

 See Also: pan

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Bain`-ma`rie"\, n. [F.]
A vessel for holding hot water in which another vessel may be
heated without scorching its contents; -- used for warming or
preparing food or pharmaceutical preparations.

 

 

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