Bain-marie \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.
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
[also: {bains-marie} (pl)]