souffle
Translation
soufflé
Examples
She made a delicious cheese souffle.
She made a delicious cheese souffle.
The chocolate souffle was light and airy.
The chocolate souffle was light and airy.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an ... souffle)) a type of souffle She made a cheese souffle.
Similar Words
Related concepts: mousse, meringue
Etymology
From French 'soufflé', past participle of 'souffler' meaning 'to blow, puff up'.
Memory Tips
It 'puffs up' when baked, like someone is 'blowing' air into it. The sound 'souff' is like a puff of air.