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bain-marie
CIDE DICTIONARY
bain-marie, n. [F.].
A vessel for holding hot water in which another vessel may be heated without scorching its contents; -- used for warming or preparing food or pharmaceutical preparations. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
bain-marie, n. (pl. bains-marie pronunc. same) a cooking utensil consisting of a vessel of hot water in which a receptacle containing a sauce etc. can be slowly and gently heated; a double boiler.
Etymology
F, transl. med.L balneum Mariae bath of Maria (an alleged Jewish alchemist)
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