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pairing (EN)
noun

This word can also be a form of:
pair (verb)

noun “pairing”

singular pairing, plural pairings or uncountable
  1. an arrangement or combination of two people or things
    The coach announced the pairings for the doubles matches.
  2. (in food and drink) an appropriate combination of two items to be consumed together
    The chef recommended a pairing of cheese and wine for the dessert course.