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friand

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

A type of cake, similar to the French financier, but with the addition of fruits or other flavourings; commonly eaten with coffee.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, New-Zealand

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noun

Meaning 2

A sausage roll, eaten in France.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

A borrowing from French.