flan
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Noun — A baked custard dessert, often topped with caramel sauce, popular across Spain and Latin America.
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Etymology
From French flan, "cheesecake/custard tart," from Old French flaon, from Late Latin fladō, "flat cake."
Full origin of flan →Frequently asked questions
What does “flan” mean?
The word “flan” means a baked custard dessert, often topped with caramel sauce, popular across Spain and Latin America. In plain terms, a dessert; specifically a caramel custard in American/Spanish usage, or an open tart in British usage.
How do you pronounce “flan”?
“Flan” is pronounced flan (/flɑn/ in IPA).
How do you use “flan” in a sentence?
Here is “flan” used in a sentence: “She ordered flan for dessert at the Mexican restaurant.”
What part of speech is “flan”?
“Flan” is a noun.
Where does the word “flan” come from?
The word “flan” comes from Late Latin. From French flan, "cheesecake/custard tart," from Old French flaon, from Late Latin fladō, "flat cake.".
How many meanings does “flan” have?
“Flan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a baked custard dessert, often topped with caramel sauce, popular across Spain and Latin America.
