homage. 1  Historical. 2  a public avowal of allegiance by a vassal to his lord. 3  an act done or thing given to show the relationship between lord and vassal. 4  anything given or done to show reverence, honor, or respect: usually with do or pay: to pay homage to a fallen hero.
coterie. Use coterie in a sentence. LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. noun. The definition of a coterie is a group of people with similar interests.An example of a coterie is a group of athletes.he definition of a coterie is a group of people with similar interests. An example of a coterie is a group of athletes.
hors d'oeuvre. 1  a small bit of appetizing food, as spicy meat, fish, cheese, or a preparation of chopped or creamed foods, often served on crackers or small pieces of toast, for eating at cocktail parties or other gatherings where drinks are served with no other food.