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Menu (pronounced: /ˈmɛnjuː/) is a term that originated from the French word menu de repas which means a detailed list of food and drink items available in a restaurant or a food establishment.
Etymology
The term menu was first used in English in the 1830s, but its French origins date back to the 14th century. The word menu in French means small, detailed, and minute. It was used to describe a detailed list of food items in a meal.
Related Terms
- A la Carte: A type of menu where each item is separately listed, priced and ordered.
- Table d'hôte: A type of menu that offers a multi-course meal with only a few choices charged at a fixed total price.
- Du Jour: A French phrase that literally means "of the day", used to denote a special or featured dish on a menu.
- Prix Fixe: A French term that refers to a type of menu featuring a pre-set list of dishes at a set price.
- Degustation: A culinary term meaning "tasting" in French. It's a type of menu that offers small portions of several dishes as a single meal.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Menu
- Wikipedia's article - Menu
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