gateau

 
Pronunciation: /ˈgatəʊ/

noun (plural gateaus or gateaux /-əʊz/)

chiefly British
  • a rich cake, typically one containing layers of cream or fruit: a chocolate gateau [mass noun]: a slice of gateau

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French gâteau 'cake'

Spelling help

The plural of gateau can be spelled either gateaux (like the original French) or gateaus.