sundae

noun sun·dae \ˈsən-(ˌ)dā, -dē\

: a dessert of ice cream that is topped with a sweet sauce, nuts, whipped cream, etc.

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: ice cream served with topping (as crushed fruit, syrup, nuts, or whipped cream)

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probably alteration of Sunday

First Known Use: 1897

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noun sun·dae \ˈsən-dā, -dē\

: a serving of ice cream with a topping (as fruit, syrup, whipped cream, nuts, or bits of candy)

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