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tuiles

/twiːlz/ /twɑːlz/

Meanings
noun
A type of thin, papery cookie, often bent into fancy shapes

Examples :

"The pastry chef decorated the elegant dessert with delicate, almond-flavored tuiles shaped like leaves. "
food

Related Words

Illustration almond

almond noun

/ˈɑː(l).mənd/ /ˈæ(l).mənd/

A type of tree nut.

"My grandmother planted an almond tree in her garden. "

Illustration leaves

leaves noun

/liːvz/

The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants.

"The oak tree's large leaves provided shade for the children playing in the park. "

Illustration papery

papery adjective

/ˈpeɪpəri/ /ˈpeɪpərɪ/

Being like paper in terms of consistency, thickness, texture, dryness, etc.

"The old book had a papery feel, and the pages crumbled when I tried to turn them. "

Illustration delicate

delicate noun

/ˈdɛlɪkət/

A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.

"She carefully handled the delicate, lace-trimmed lingerie. "

Illustration flavored

flavored verb

/ˈfleɪvərd/ /ˈfleɪvəd/

To add flavoring to something.

"She flavored her water with a slice of lemon. "

Illustration dessert

dessert noun

/dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/

A sweet confection served as the last course of a meal

"After dinner, we enjoyed a delicious dessert of chocolate cake. "

Illustration pastry

pastry noun

/ˈpeɪstɹi/

A baked food item made from flour and fat pastes such as pie crust; also tarts, bear claws, napoleons, puff pastries, etc.

"That pastry shop sells not just pastries, but all kinds of baked goods."

Illustration decorated

decorated verb

/ˈdɛkəɹeɪtɪd/

To furnish with decorations.

"We decorated the Christmas tree with tinsel and baubles."

Illustration shaped

shaped verb

/ʃeɪpt/

To create or make.

"The potter shaped the clay into a beautiful vase. "

Illustration shapes

shapes noun

/ʃeɪps/

The status or condition of something

"The car is in good shapes for its age. "

Illustration cookie

cookie noun

/ˈkuːki/

A small, flat, baked good which is either crisp or soft but firm.

"My daughter baked a delicious cookie for her school snack. "

Illustration elegant

elegant adjective

/ˈɛl.ə.ɡənt/

Characterised by or exhibiting elegance.

"The teacher's presentation was elegant, showcasing her deep understanding of the subject. "