ramekin

noun ram·e·kin \ˈram-kən, ˈra-mi-\

: a small, usually round bowl that has steep sides and that is used for cooking and serving food for one person

Full Definition of RAMEKIN

: a preparation of cheese especially with bread crumbs or eggs baked in a mold or shell

: an individual baking dish

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ram·e·kin also ram·e·quin \ˈram-kən, ˈra-mi-\

French ramequin, from Low German ramken, diminutive of ram cream

First Known Use: circa 1706

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