par⋅fait /pɑrˈfeɪ/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [pahr-fey] Show IPA
–noun 1. a dessert of ice cream and fruit or ice cream and syrup in alternate layers, often topped with whipped cream and served in a tall, narrow, short-stemmed glass.
2. any frozen dessert in which fruit, nuts, etc., have been folded into whipped cream or egg custard.
Origin:
1890–95; < F: lit., perfect < L perfectus. See perfect
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Just for you ashe. Haha The perfect origin explains alot about everyone loving them so much. They were designed to be the perfect treat!! (I know I\'ve been repling alot. I\'ve been avoiding some computer work all night.