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parfait

The correct spelling is parfait.

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noun

IPA: /pɑː(ɹ)ˈfeɪ/

Say it like: Par-fay-t

The correct spelling is parfait. 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.

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  1. 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. 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. 3.A smooth pâté, usually made from liver and flavoured with liqueurs.

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