Dish served before the main course (6)

I believe the answer is:

entree

(Other definitions for entree that I've seen before include "Privilege of admission, or food dish" , "Introduction" , "Principal dish of a meal" , "Something that provides access" , "The right of admission or entry" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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