au gratin

adjective au gra·tin \ō-ˈgrä-t^ən, ȯ-, -ˈgra-\

: covered with bread crumbs or cheese and then baked until brown

Full Definition of AU GRATIN

: covered with bread crumbs or grated cheese and browned (as under a broiler)

— au gratin adverb

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French, literally, with the burnt scrapings from the pan

First Known Use: 1806

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