[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

bain-marie \bain`-ma`rie"\, n. f.
   a vessel for holding hot water in which another vessel may be
   heated without scorching its contents; -- used for warming or
   preparing food or pharmaceutical preparations.
   1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

bain-marie
     n : a large pan that is filled with hot water; smaller pans can
         be set in a bain-maire to keep food warm or to cook food
         slowly
     also: bains-marie pl
see also:
bains-marie 

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