souffle

/suˈfleɪ/
noun
  1. A light, fluffy baked dish made with eggs and often cheese, vegetables, or fruit.
    • Making a souffle requires carefully folding beaten egg whites into the base mixture.
    • The chocolate souffle collapsed when I opened the oven too early.
    • She served a cheese souffle for dinner that was perfectly risen and golden.
  2. A light, airy quality or texture, especially in food or fabric.
    • The chef aimed for a souffle lightness in the whipped cream topping.
    • The mousse had a delicate souffle-like texture that melted on the tongue.
    • Her dress was made of a souffle of silk and lace, light as a cloud.
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