noun

souffle

soufflé

I made a cheese souffle for dinner.

I made a cheese soufflé for dinner.

The chocolate souffle was light and airy.

The chocolate soufflé was light and airy.

a ((cheese/chocolate)) souffle a light baked dish I made a cheese souffle for dinner.

Synonyms: baked pudding, mousse (texture-wise)

From French 'souffler', meaning 'to blow' or 'to puff up', referring to how the dish rises when baked.

The word 'souffle' sounds like it's full of air, just like the dish itself. Think 'puffed up'.

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