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bonne bouche


Definition of bonne bouche

noun (plural bonne bouches or bonnes bouches pronunc. same)

  • an appetizing item of food, especially something sweet eaten at the end of a meal: bonnes bouches such as Italian almond biscuits and chocolate-covered figs

Origin:

French, literally 'a good taste in the mouth', from bonne, feminine of bon 'good', and bouche 'mouth'

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