amuse-bouche
/əˌmjuːzˈbuːʃ
/ /əˌmuːzˈbuːʃ/noun (plural amuse-bouches or same)
Another term for amuse-gueule.Nothing beats a start to the evening like an amuse-bouche designed to tantalise his senses, leaving him wanting more....
- There was a tasty house amuse-bouche of white lentil potato fritter.
- Every meal begins with an amuse-bouche presented on a little white tray.
Origin
French, literally 'amuse mouth'.