à la Russe
/ˌa la ˈruːs/ /ˌa lə ˈruːs/ /ˌɑː lɑː ˈruːs/(also a la Russe)
adjective
1As postpositive. Designating any of various things that are Russian in style, manner, or origin.
- Frequently in the names of dishes..
2Designating a style of dining in which the table is dressed with flowers and dessert, and the other courses are served in succession from another table or room. Chiefly as postpositive. Now historical.
adverb
1In the Russian manner.
2In the Russian manner of service in which each course is served in succession.
Origin
Late 18th century. From French à la russe, lit. ‘(in the) Russian style’ from à la + russe, use as noun of the feminine of russ Russian.