gra•ti•né(grat′n ā′, grät′-; Fr. gra tē nā′),USA pronunciationv.t.,-néed, -né•ing.
Foodto bake or broil (food) in au gratin style.
French: past participle of gratiner to cook au gratin, derivative of gratin origin, originally, burnt food adhering to the sides and bottom of a pot, derivative of grater to scrape; see grate2