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parfait

/ˈpɑɹfeɪ/

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What does parfait mean?

noun

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. A smooth pâté, usually made from liver and flavoured with liqueurs.
More meanings (1)

proper noun

  1. A surname from French [in turn transferred from the nickname].

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈpɑɹfeɪ/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/pɑɹˈfeɪ/
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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.”
Joseph ConradThe Mirror of the SeaProject Gutenberg ebook #1058