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petit four
(petit four)
Pronunciation:
/ˌpəti ˈfɔː, ˌpɛti/
noun
(
plural
petits fours
/ˈfɔːz/
)
a very small fancy cake, biscuit, or sweet, typically made with marzipan and served after a meal.
Origin:
French, literally 'little oven'
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