My office is having a Christmas party. Everyone is to bring only one hor'dourve. There is one particular person that does not understand what only bring one hor'dourve means. She likes to bring large helpings of food that no one eats, and is left behind for others to clean up. I'd like to toss in the definition of hor'dourve for this person. Maybe she will listen this time.
*Out of all the answers I will use the one that sounds the most elegant and professional. Thank you for your help.
2006-12-07 03:43:38 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
An hor'dourve is an appetizer. It is meant to GIVE you an appetite, NOT to FILL it.
2006-12-07 03:48:01 · answer #1 · answered by mindtelepathy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hor Dourves Definition
2017-01-16 14:26:45 · answer #2 · answered by ashland 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An Hor'dourve is simply a savory, tasty, Delicious finger food..That will be served not to fill a person up but to wet the appetite for the meal to follow..
2006-12-07 03:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you knew only a little French, you might interpret this phrase as meaning “out of work,” but in fact it means little snack foods served before or outside of (“hors” ) the main dishes of a meal (the “oeuvres” ). English speakers have trouble mastering the sounds in this phrase, but it is normally rendered “or-DERVES,” in a rough approximation of the original. Mangled spellings like “hors’dourves” are not uncommon. Actually, many modern food writers have decided we needn’t try to wrap our tongues around this peculiar foreign phrase and now prefer “starters.” They are also commonly called “appetizers.”
2006-12-07 03:49:45 · answer #4 · answered by sarabmw 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hor d'oeuvre means "outside of work" which infers that the appetizer is a small bit of food before the entreé which is the main work of art in a dinner service.
2006-12-07 03:54:28 · answer #5 · answered by Stray Kittycat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have her stick to a "Cheese Plate", and or some Salami slices wrapped around cream cheese.
A plate of "smoked oysters" are always great. Not many guests, if any, bring these. Great with crackers. Not too filling if entrees are served.
2006-12-07 03:57:18 · answer #6 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hor'dourve most nearly means a small appetizer or snack
2006-12-07 03:46:20 · answer #7 · answered by ~Ohio State~ 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Per Websters-any of the various savory foods served as appetizer.
2006-12-07 03:47:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1.a small bit of appetizing food, as spicy meat, fish, cheese, or a preparation of chopped or creamed foods, often served on crackers or small pieces of toast, for eating at cocktail parties or other gatherings where drinks are served with no other food.
2.an appetizer, as a relish or more elaborate preparation, served before or as the first course of a meal.
2006-12-07 03:46:10 · answer #9 · answered by Eric D 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tell her she has been specially selected to bring appetizers instead and you can even specify a simple one that will not be expensive or to large for your crowd. Hope this helps
2006-12-07 03:48:50 · answer #10 · answered by tigerlilliebuick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋