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parfait

par·fait

UK/ˈpɑːfeɪ/ US/pɑːˈfeɪ/ rare uk

noun

1.

layers of ice cream and syrup and whipped cream

Origin

Unadapted borrowing from French parfait (“perfect”). Doublet of parfit, perfect, perfecto, and perfectus.

Phrases

  • parfait amour
  • parfait d'amour
  • parfait spoon

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