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eclair

Pronunciation: /eɪˈklɛː, ɪ-/
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Definition of eclair

noun

  • a long, thin individual cake of choux pastry filled with cream and topped with chocolate icing.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French éclair, literally 'lightning'

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Eclair can also be spelled éclair, with an accent on the e (as in the original French).

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