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gratin

noun [C or U], adjective [after noun]
 
 
/ˈɡræt.æ̃/ US  /ˈɡrɑː.t̬ən/

Definition

in cooking, a dish that has a thin layer of cheese and often breadcrumbs on top: aubergine and tomato gratinCookery terms
(Definition of gratin nounadjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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