dacquoise en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /dækˈwɑːz/
Etymology
From French dacquoise, feminine of dacquois (“from the French town of Dax”), the origin of the dessert.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) A dessert cake made with layers of almond and hazelnut meringue and whipped cream or buttercream, typically served chilled with fruit.
Call Natalie at Glorious Foods and tell her no for the 40th time. No! I don't want dacquoise. I want tortes filled with warm rhubarb compote.
2006, Aline Brosh McKenna, Lauren Weisberger, The Devil Wears Prada, spoken by Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep):
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dacquoises | Number=Plur | lexicographic |