How do you spell Hors d'oeuvres?
Correct spelling
hors d'oeuvres
Think 'horse Dover' - silent letters galore in this fancy French import
Why is hors d'oeuvres spelled this way?
From French hors d'oeuvre, outside the work — food served outside the main meal. The plural adds an s that is silent. Almost every letter behaves unexpectedly for English speakers. Many give up and write 'ordurves'.
Common misspellings of hors d'oeuvres
ordurveshorderveshors dourveshors d'ouvres
Example
The wedding reception featured an elegant spread of hors d'oeuvres before dinner.