Bain marie

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms

English

Etymology

French, from Medieval Latin balneum Mariae Maria’s bath

Noun

bain marie (plural bains marie)

1. in cooking, a large pan containing hot water, into which other smaller pans are set in order to cook food slowly, or to keep food warm

Synonyms

• double boiler