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smor·gas·bord \R ˈsmȯrgəsˌbȯrd, -bōrd; -R ˈsmȯgəsˌbȯ(ə)d, -bōəd\ noun (-s) Etymology: Swedish smörgåsbord, from smörgås bread and butter, open sandwich (from smör butter + gås goose) + bord table; from a fancied resemblance of lumps of butter to geese; akin to Old Norse smör, smjör fat, butter, to Old Norse gās goose, and to Old Norse borth table — more at smear, goose, board 1. : a luncheon or supper buffet offering a variety of foods and dishes (as hors d'oeuvres, hot and cold meats, smoked and pickled fish, sausages, cheeses, salads, relishes) 2. : mélange, hodgepodge |