'Bain-marie' definitions:
Definition of 'bain-marie'
(from WordNet)
noun
A large pan that is filled with hot water; smaller pans containing food can be set in the larger pan to keep food warm or to cook food slowly
Definition of 'Bain-marie'
From: GCIDE
- 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]