palmier

American  

[pahl-myey] / pɑlˈmjeɪ /

noun

Cooking.

1. a crunchy cookie, somewhat resembling a palm leaf or elephant's ear, made from sugared puff pastry, the sides of which are rolled toward the center before slicing and baking.

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Etymology

Origin of palmier

First recorded in 1920–25; from French: literally, “palm tree,” equivalent to palm(e) “palm leaf” + -ier noun suffix, ultimately from Latin palma “palm (tree); palm (of the hand)”; see origin at palm ² ( def. ), -ier ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Silence sits Lord of the revel, incubus of wits Arch palsier of prattle Yet many a girl here mute's a chatterer sweet, And many a youth in circles less discrete Is an 'agreeable rattle.'

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 February 15, 1890 by Various