aide–mémoire

noun aide–mé·moire \ˌād-mām-ˈwär\

plural aide–mémoire

Definition of AIDE-MÉMOIRE

: an aid to the memory; especially : a mnemonic device

: a written summary or outline of important items of a proposed agreement or diplomatic communication

French, from aider to aid + mémoire memory

First Known Use: 1836

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