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Adjective: au gratin  ow'gra-t(u)n or o'graa-t(u)n [N. Amer], ow'gra,tan or ow'gra-tin [Brit]
  1. Cooked while covered with browned breadcrumbs (and sometimes cheese)
    "Potatoes au gratin are cooked and combined with a cheddar cheese sauce and baked"

See also: cooked

Encyclopedia: Au gratin