cocktail fork

== English == === Etymology === From cocktail +‎ fork; cocktail may refer either to: a dish consisting of small pieces of fruit, vegetables, or seafood with a dressing, usually served chilled in a glass as an appetizer; or a mixed alcohol beverage such as a martini, which is often garnished with an olive. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkɒkteɪl ˌfɔːk/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌkɑkˌteɪl ˈfɔɹk/ Rhymes: -ɔːk Hyphenation: cock‧tail fork === Noun === cocktail fork (plural cocktail forks) A small fork usually with two or three tines, used for eating dishes served as appetizers (such as fruit cocktails and shrimp cocktails), and for picking up olives and other small snacks. ==== Hypernyms ==== fork ==== Translations ==== === References === === Further reading === fork on Wikipedia.Wikipedia