gateau
Variant of gâteau
gâteau
definition
gâ·teau or gateau ga·teau (ga tō′)
noun pl. gateaux -·teaux (-tō′, -tōz′)
- a rich layer cake or a pastry shell filled as with custard or mousse
- a meat, fish, or vegetable preparation shaped like a cake
Etymology: Fr, cake < OFr gastel < Frank *wastil
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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