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gateau

ga·teau [ ga tṓ, gaa tṓ ] (plural ga·teaux [ ga tṓz ] or ga·teaus) or gâ·teau [ ga tṓ, gaa tṓ ] (plural gâ·teaux [ ga tṓ, gaa tṓ ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. rich cake: a rich cake, usually consisting of several layers held together with a cream filling

2. baked food: food baked and served in a form resembling a cake

[Mid-19th century. < French, "cake"]
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