"a la minute" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Borrowed from French à la minute. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|à la minute}} French à la minute Head templates: {{en-adj|-|nolinkhead=1}} a la minute (not comparable)
  1. (cooking) Prepared to order, not prepared in advance. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Cooking Synonyms: à la minute
    Sense id: en-a_la_minute-en-adj-jNa7DTUn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 62 38 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 61 39 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 62 38 Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle
  2. (cooking, of a sauce) Prepared in the same pan as the item it accompanies when served. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Cooking
    Sense id: en-a_la_minute-en-adj-RT11NxYH Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle

Alternative forms

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