Meaning of the word melba-toast in English

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melba-toast

US /ˈmel.bə ˌtoʊst/
UK /ˌmel.bə ˈtəʊst/

Noun

very thin, dry slices of toast (= sliced bread put near a high heat):

Example:
Serve as a starter with crisp melba toast.