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Definition of Dessert
1. Noun. A dish served as the last course of a meal.
Generic synonyms: Course
Specialized synonyms: Ambrosia, Baked Alaska, Blancmange, Charlotte, Compote, Fruit Compote, Dumpling, Flan, Frozen Dessert, Junket, Mousse, Pavlova, Peach Melba, Whip, Pudding, Pud, Pudding, Sillabub, Syllabub, Tiramisu, Sabayon, Zabaglione, Mold, Mould
Definition of Dessert
1. n. A service of pastry, fruits, or sweetmeats, at the close of a feast or entertainment; pastry, fruits, etc., forming the last course at dinner.
Definition of Dessert
1. something served as the last course of a meal [n -S]
Medical Definition of Dessert
1. A service of pastry, fruits, or sweetmeats, at the close of a feast or entertainment; pastry, fruits, etc, forming the last course at dinner. ""An 't please your honor," quoth the peasant, "This same dessert is not so pleasant."" (Pope) Dessert spoon, a spoon used in eating dessert; a spoon intermediate in size between a teaspoon and a tablespoon. Dessert-spoonful, Dessert-spoonfuls, as much as a dessert spoon will hold, usually reckoned at about two and a half fluid drams. Origin: F, fr. Desservir to remove from table, to clear the table; pref. Des- (L. Dis-) + servir to serve, to serve at table. See Serve. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dessert
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