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The definition of a smorgasbord is Swedish for a large spread of food served in a buffet, or a collection of varied items.

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An example of a smorgasbord is a dinner buffet of fish, meat, salads and cheeses.

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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

Origin: 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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