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garde-man·ger | \ ˌgärd-ˌmäⁿ-ˈzhā 
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\ plural garde-mangers\ ˌgärd-ˌmäⁿ-ˈzhā(z) \
\Definition of garde-manger
: a cook who specializes in the preparation of cold foods (such as meats, fish, and salads)
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The first known use of garde-manger was in 1928
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