entremets

noun

en·​tre·​mets

as a singular

ˌäⁿ(n)-trə-ˈmā 

 as a plural  -ˈmā(z)

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

: dishes served in addition to the main course of a meal

especially : dessert

Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French entremes, from entre between + mes food, dish

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above