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parfait
/ˈpɑɹfeɪ/
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What does parfait mean?
noun
- 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.
- 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.
- A smooth pâté, usually made from liver and flavoured with liqueurs.
More meanings (1)
proper noun
- A surname from French [in turn transferred from the nickname].
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/ˈpɑɹfeɪ/
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After half an hour’s interview in the dining-room, during which they got in touch with each other in an amazing way, Rita told us in her best grande dame manner: “Mais il esi parfait, cet homme.”