smörgåsbord
Variant of smorgasbord
☆ smor·gas·bord or smörgåsbord smör′·gås·bord′ (smôr′gəs bôrd′, smʉr′-)
noun
- a wide variety of appetizers and other tasty foods, as cheeses, fishes, meats, salads, etc., served buffet style
- a meal composed of these
- a restaurant serving smorgasbord
- any widely varied assortment or collection
Etymology: Swed smörgåsbord < smörgås, buttered bread < smör, butter (akin to smear) + dial. gås, a clump (of butter), lit., goose (akin to goose) + bord, table (akin to board)
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