Gratin ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Gratin ( noun )

1. A dish, usually made of potatoes or other vegetables, that is baked with a breadcrumb or cheese crust on top.
2. The crust that forms on top of a dish as it bakes.

Origin:

French, from gratter "to scrape," referring to the crust formed on top of the dish.

Examples:

1. Potato gratin is a classic French dish.
2. The gratin was golden brown and bubbly.
3. The gratin dauphinois is a traditional dish from the Dauphiné region in France.
4. The gratin was made with a layer of breadcrumbs and grated cheese.
5. The gratin was so delicious that it was devoured in minutes.

(As a verb)

Gratin ( verb )

1. A dish, usually made of potatoes or other vegetables, that is baked with a breadcrumb or cheese crust on top.
2. The crust that forms on top of a dish as it bakes.

Origin:

French, from gratter "to scrape," referring to the crust formed on top of the dish.

Examples:

1. Potato gratin is a classic French dish.
2. The gratin was golden brown and bubbly.
3. The gratin dauphinois is a traditional dish from the Dauphiné region in France.
4. The gratin was made with a layer of breadcrumbs and grated cheese.
5. The gratin was so delicious that it was devoured in minutes.