canape

Definitions


[ˈkanəpeɪ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small piece of bread or pastry with a savoury topping, served with drinks at receptions or formal parties
(e.g: smoked-salmon canapés)

- a decorative French antique sofa


Phrases:

Origin:
French, canapé being a figurative extension of the sense ‘sofa’ (as a ‘couch’ on which to place toppings). See also canopy




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