savarin
[sav-uh-rin]
- a spongelike cake leavened with yeast, baked in a ring mold, and often soaked with a rum syrup.
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Origin of savarin
1875–80; < French, named after Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (died 1826), French politician and gourmet
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Savarin gained, the best of them will be proud of being his associates.
The Parisians, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
Graham gazed at her intently, and then turned his eyes on Savarin.
The Parisians, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
"That is a secret which I do not know myself," answered Savarin.
The Parisians, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
Petitions to be introduced to her acquaintance were showered upon Savarin.
The Parisians, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
Savarin understood that look, and replied to it courteously.
The Parisians, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton