charlotte

English

/ˈʃɑːlət/, /ˈʃɑɹlət/

noun
Definitions
  • A dessert consisting of sponge cake filled with fruit, and cream or custard.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English charlet derived from Old French char laitée (meat with milk) borrowed from French charlotte.

Origin

French

charlotte

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