"dacquoise" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /dækˈwɑːz/ Forms: dacquoises [plural]
Rhymes: -ɑːz Etymology: From French dacquoise, feminine of dacquois (“from the French town of Dax”), the origin of the dessert. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|dacquoise}} French dacquoise Head templates: {{en-noun}} dacquoise (plural dacquoises)
  1. A dessert cake made with layers of almond and hazelnut meringue and whipped cream or buttercream, typically served chilled with fruit. Wikipedia link: dacquoise
    Sense id: en-dacquoise-en-noun-tsz8Kz0J Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Desserts

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