Meaning of the word "hors d'oeuvre" in English

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hors d'oeuvre

US /ˌɔːr ˈdɜːrv/
UK /ˌɔːr ˈdɜːrv/
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Noun

1.

a small savory dish served as an appetizer before the main course

Example:
We were served delicious hors d'oeuvres at the reception.
The chef prepared a variety of elegant hors d'oeuvres for the event.
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