souffle Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun light fluffy dish of egg yolks and stiffly beaten egg whites mixed with e.g. cheese or fish or fruit

WordNet

Souf"fle noun
Etymology
F.
Definitions
  1. (Med.) A murmuring or blowing sound; as, the uterine souffle heard over the pregnant uterus.
Souf"flé noun (Also<
  • Souffle
  • Soufflé
)
Etymology
F., fr. soufflé, p.p. of souffler to puff.
Definitions
  1. (Cookery) A side dish served hot from the oven at dinner, made of eggs, milk, and flour or other farinaceous substance, beaten till very light, and flavored with fruits, liquors, or essence.

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