Souffle
(noun)
- A dish made of eggs and milk, usually sweetened and flavored, that is light and puffed up when baked.
- A type of pastry made of whipped egg whites, sugar and flavoring that is light and airy when baked.
Origin:
From french souffler ("to blo.w")
Examples:
- The chocolate souffle was a delicious dessert.
- The cheese souffle was a savory dish.
- The souffle was light and fluffy.
- The souffle was served immediately after being taken out of the oven.
- The souffle was a delicate and sophisticated dish.