parfait
parfait Lexical Profile
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American A cold dessert or breakfast dish made of layers of ice cream, yogurt, or pudding alternated with fruit, syrup, and granola, typically served in a tall, narrow glass.
"For breakfast, she enjoyed a healthy yogurt parfait layered with fresh strawberries and crunchy granola."
A rich, frozen French dessert made from a mixture of egg yolks, sugar, and whipped cream, often flavored with fruit puree or liqueur.
"The pastry chef prepared a delicate mango parfait that melted perfectly on the tongue."
Word Nuance & Usage
In North America, 'parfait' typically refers to a layered dessert of yogurt or ice cream and fruit, whereas the traditional French parfait is a completely smooth, frozen custard.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from French 'parfait' meaning 'perfect', derived from Latin 'perfectus'. It originally described a frozen dessert crafted to have a perfectly smooth, iceless texture.
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