parfait
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- noun
- /pɑrˈfeɪ/
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parfait
- She prepared an elegant parfait with layers of cream, strawberries, and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
- parfait glass
- yogurt parfaits
- strawberry parfait
Like oats, Like yogurt of parfait, maybe.
- Like oats, Like yogurt of parfait, maybe.
- I did like toppings, like superfood toppings, whether it's on like a parfait or a salad or in soup.
- One of them is a Thai tea parfait and the other is a pumpkin ganache with some pear sorbet, blue cheese and cornflake crunch.
Examples
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Breakfast this morning will be a fruit, yogurt, and granola parfait.
Blog text (29) -
Make a delicious fruit parfait by layering yogurt, granola, and fresh berries in a tall glass.
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Nobody was talking, and the head of the search committee was taking pictures of his ice cream parfait.
Academic text (2017) -
With that said, I did win a yogurt parfait and plan to cash in on it this afternoon.
Blog text (9) -
In your parfait cup, add a small layer of pound cake squares.
Blog text (12) -
I recommend the granola parfait.
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Tara, picking up on this, takes the parfait and begins to eat in her delicate, impaired way.
Fiction book (2001) -
Create a yogurt parfait for breakfast with pomegranate seeds, berries, and granola.
Blog text (20) -
When Tara's got money, she buys a strawberry parfait and eats it with difficulty, yet delicately, relishing her treat even more than the other kids.
Fiction book (2001) -
For breakfast, I enjoy a parfait made of yogurt and mixed fruits with a sprinkle of nuts.
Compounds
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A tall, narrow glass with a short stem for layered cold desserts like ice cream and fruit
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Etymology
The word parfait comes from the French word parfait, which means 'perfect' and is the same idea as the English word perfect. Think of a parfait as a 'perfect' layered dessert in a glass, which is why the name fits its neat, finished layers.