n. A sweet confection served as the last course of a meal
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A service of pastry, fruits, or sweetmeats, at the close of a feast or entertainment; pastry, fruits, etc., forming the last course at dinner.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A service of fruits and sweetmeats at the close of a repast; the last course at table: in the United States often used to include pies, puddings, and other sweet dishes.
n.Dessert-service, the dishes, plates, etc., used in serving dessert.
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n. a dish served as the last course of a meal
Word Usage
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