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madeleine

Syllabification: (mad·e·leine)
Pronunciation: /ˈmadl-ən, ˌmadl-ˈān/

Definition of madeleine

noun

  • a small rich cake, typically baked in a shell-shaped mold and often decorated with coconut and jam.

Origin:

French, probably named after Madeleine Paulmier, 19th-century French pastry cook

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