Main Entry: garde–man·ger

Pronunciation: \ˌgärd-ˌmäⁿ-ˈzhā\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural garde–mangers \-ˈzhā(z)\

Etymology: French, literally, one who keeps food

Date: 1928

: a cook who specializes in the preparation of cold foods (as meats, fish, and salads)