First Known Use: 1861
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éclair
noun \ē-ˈkler, ā-, e-, ə-; ˈē-ˌ, ˈā-ˌ, ˈe-ˌ\
: a type of long pastry that is filled with whipped cream or a sweet cream filling and usually topped with chocolate
Full Definition of ÉCLAIR
: a usually chocolate-frosted oblong pastry filled with whipped cream or custard
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Origin of ÉCLAIR
French, literally, lightning
Rhymes with ÉCLAIR
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