can‧a‧pé /ˈkænəpeɪ $ -pi, -peɪ/
noun [countable][
Date: 1800-1900;
Language: French;
Origin: 'long seat', from Medieval Latin canopeum ( ⇒ canopy); because the food sits on the bread as if on a seat]
a small piece of bread with cheese, meat etc on top, which is served with drinks at a party
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