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
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- charlotte French
- charlotte russe French
- szarlotka Polish
- charlet Middle English
- char laitée Old French