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Meaning of parfait

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

parfait

Pronunciation:/pɑː(ɹ)ˈfeɪ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A French parfait (parfait glacé), an iced dessert made with egg yolks, sugar, cream, and flavouring (usually fruit), sometimes with the addition of a liqueur.

  2. An American parfait, a layered dessert often consisting of fruit, ice cream, pastries, whipped topping, etc. and served in a glass, often a parfait glass.

  3. A smooth pâté, usually made from liver and flavoured with liqueurs.