Zefir

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of zephyr (“confectionery”). alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable

    "Zefir was my favorite childhood dessert; a sweet treat my mother bought for us on special occasions. Incorporating zefir into this towering cake just makes it that much more special!"

Example

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"Zefir was my favorite childhood dessert; a sweet treat my mother bought for us on special occasions. Incorporating zefir into this towering cake just makes it that much more special!"

Etymology

From Russian зефи́р (zefír).

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