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gâteau
(gă-tōˈ, gä-)
or ga·teau
noun pl. gateaux gâteaux or ga·teaux (-tōˈ) A cake or pastry, especially a light one filled with custard, fruit, or nuts.
Origin:
Origin: French
Origin: , from Old French gastel, cake
Origin: , from Frankish *wastil, food
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