amuse-bouche
US /əˌmuːzˈbuːʃ/
UK /əˌmuːzˈbuːʃ/
1.
a small savory item of food served before a meal, typically free of charge, at a restaurant
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The chef sent out a complimentary amuse-bouche before our appetizers.
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Each course was preceded by a delightful amuse-bouche.