parfait

[ pahr-fey ]

/ pɑrˈfeɪ /

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noun

a dessert of ice cream and fruit or ice cream and syrup in alternate layers, often topped with whipped cream and served in a tall, narrow, short-stemmed glass.

any frozen dessert in which fruit, nuts, etc., have been folded into whipped cream or egg custard.

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Origin of parfait

1890–95; <French: literally, perfect <Latin perfectus.See perfect

Words nearby parfait

pareu, pareunia, parev, pareve, par excellence, parfait, parfleche, parfocal, par for the course, parfum, pargasite

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How to use parfait in a sentence

Other recipe options include a caramel apple stunner from Erin Jeanne McDowell, lighter apple pie parfaits from Ellie Krieger and an apple cranberry pie with a crumb topping from Joy “The Baker” Wilson.
The best apples for making apple pie|Aaron Hutcherson|October 8, 2021|Washington Post
This is not complicated stuff, and while never particularly pretty, every bowl of slop parfait hits the spot.
Start Your Day With a Slop Parfait|Elazar Sontag|February 4, 2021|Eater
It is a basketball evening in Los Angeles, and the sky outside is a perfect parfait.
Shaq, Year One|Charles P. Pierce|May 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Canton parfait is somewhat of a departure from the ordinary dessert, but is favored by many persons.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Maple parfait makes an excellent dish to serve with cake that is not very rich as refreshments for a party.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
Line the mold with an ice and fill the center with a mousse or a parfait.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
Tout sera parfait quand les histoires commenceront et finiront par ce gai refrain Chi lo sa.
The Story of Perugia|Margaret Symonds
The maple parfait is one of the most delicious of desserts, and one easily prepared as well.
Gala Day Luncheons|Caroline Benedict Burrell

British Dictionary definitions for parfait

parfait

/ (pɑːˈfeɪ) /

noun

a rich frozen dessert made from eggs and cream with ice cream, fruit, etc

Word Origin for parfait

from French: perfect

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