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Date: 1800-1900
Language: French
Origin: , past participle of souffler 'to blow, make larger with air'

soufflé

 noun
     
Related topics: Food Dish
souf‧flé [uncountable and countable]
DFF a baked food made with eggs, flour, milk and often cheese or fruit all mixed together until it is light and full of air
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