grat·in

[grat-n, graht-; French gra-tan]
noun

Origin:
1800–10; < French, Middle French; see grate2

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gratin (French ɡratɛ̃) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
See au gratin

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Gratin is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
Example sentences
Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.
With golden cheese that yields to an abundance of roasted vegetables, this
  gratin is an ideal side dish.
The house specialties include the crab au gratin and jumbo coconut shrimp.
When you use low-fat milk for a gratin, you will find quite a bit of liquid in
  the pan when you pull the dish from the oven.
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