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croquembouche
(cro|quem|bouche)
Pronunciation:
/ˌkrɒkɒmˈbuːʃ/
noun
a decorative dessert consisting of choux pastry and crystallized fruit or other confectionery items arranged in a cone and held together by a caramel sauce.
Origin:
French, literally 'crunch in the mouth'
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