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Etymology of the English word bain-marie

the English word bain-marie
derived from the French word bain-marie
derived from the Latin word balneum (bath; bathtub; act of bathing)
derived from the Greek word balaneion

Date

The earliest known usage of bain-marie in English dates from the 19th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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