ramekin

Meanings

• A small, shallow bowl, typically made of ceramic, used primarily for serving individual portions of food.

  - "The ramekin is perfect for baking individual portions of custard."
  - "Serve your guests a delicious and elegant appetizer by presenting them with a beautifully decorated ramekin filled with a flavorful and aromatic dip."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ramekin
aramid , damask , gamak , jamjar , kamikaze , lammergeier , makkah , nammak , oakum , pakoda , qatif , ramadan , sambusa , tamale , tandoori , timbale , ulam , wok , yakisoba , zucchini

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. hymn
   

2. hydrant
   

3. hyena
   

4. hypnotize
   

5. hyperbole
   

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Variants

List of all variants of ramekin that leads to same result
ramekin , ramekins , ramequin , ramequins

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Forms

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verb: to ramekin (meaning: to serve food in a ramekin)

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Etymology

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The word 'ramekin' comes from the Old French word 'ramequine', which means 'little wooden bowl'. Over time, the word evolved to refer specifically to a shallow, round, and often decorated ceramic bowl.

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Culture

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The ramekin has a rich cultural history, particularly in European and Middle Eastern cuisines. The shallow and round shape of the ramekin makes it an ideal vessel for serving individual portions of various foods, such as custards, dips, soups, and sauces. The decorative and often colorful designs that are commonly featured on ramekins add to their aesthetic appeal and make them a popular choice for both formal and informal dining occasions. In addition to their culinary and cultural significance, ramekins also have a practical and functional value, as they allow for easy portion control, reduce the amount of food waste, and help to maintain the integrity and texture of certain foods.

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