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Macédoine (mah-say-dooan). A mixture of green vegetables.

Marinade (mar-e-nad). A pickle used for seasoning meat or fish before cooking.

Marinate. To pickle in vinegar or French dressing, as meat or fish is seasoned.

Marrons (ma-rong). Chestnuts.

Menu. A bill of fare.

Meringue (muh-rang). A kind of icing made of white of egg and sugar well beaten.

Mousse (moos). Ice cream made with whipped cream and beaten egg and frozen without turning.

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