Definitions for: Bain-marie

[n] a large pan that is filled with hot water; smaller pans can be set in a bain-maire to keep food warm or to cook food slowly

Webster (1913) Definition: Bain`-ma`rie", n. [F.]
A vessel for holding hot water in which another vessel may be
heated without scorching its contents; -- used for warming or
preparing food or pharmaceutical preparations.

See Also: pan