Main Entry: smor·gas·bord

Pronunciation: \ˈsmȯr-gəs-ˌbȯrd\

Function: noun

Etymology: Swedish smörgåsbord, from smörgås open sandwich + bord table

Date: 1879

1 : a luncheon or supper buffet offering a variety of foods and dishes (as hors d'oeuvres, hot and cold meats, smoked and pickled fish, cheeses, salads, and relishes)
2 : an often large heterogeneous mixture : mélange