an appetizer consisting of a thin slice or piece of bread toasted or fried in butter or oil, on which anchovies, mushrooms, caviar, cheese, or other savory foods, are served.

An appetizer or hors d'oeuvre of bread or crackers with some savory topping.

KAN-uh-pay, KAN-uh-pee] Small, decorative pieces of bread (toasted or untoasted) that are topped with a savory garnish such as anchovy, cheese or some type of spread. Crackers or pastry may also be used as a base. Canapes may be simple or elaborate, hot or cold. They`re usually served as an appetizer with cocktails. The word "canape" is French for "couch."

Plain or toasted bread or crackers topped with a savory mixture, served as an appetizer or with cocktails.

small openfaced sandwich

(French) An appetizer prepared on a base such as toast or crackers.

small cut pieces of bread, garnished with meats or vegetables and served as appetizers.

thick rope which serves as a starting gate for the horses and is then lowered for the start. The mossiere tries to keep the horses aligned behind this rope.

Small open-faced sandwiches served as snacks or for lunch. They may be served hot or cold, but they are often elaborately garnished.

An appetizer consisting usually of a thin slice of bread or toast spread with caviar or cheese or other savory food