aide-mémoire
aide–mé·moire
noun \ˌād-mām-ˈwär\ plural aide–mémoire
Definition of AIDE-MÉMOIRE
1
: an aid to the memory; especially : a mnemonic device
2
: a written summary or outline of important items of a proposed agreement or diplomatic communication
Origin of AIDE-MÉMOIRE
French, from aider to aid + mémoire memory
First Known Use: 1846
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