n. 1. A shallow, oval, earthenware casserole. 2. The food baked in this dish, typically consisting of sliced vegetables au gratin. [French, from Provençal, from Old Provençal, earthenware dish without handles, from Greek tēganon, variant of tagēnon, frying pan, saucepan; see TAGINE.] |
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