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    What French word for a nun is also the correct term for a certain type of French pastry?

    Question #99482. Asked by Flem-ish. (Sep 17 08 7:05 AM)


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    		Religieuse.

    Here is the dual definition: "a nun," 1694, from Fr., fem. of religieux "monk," prop. "religious," from O.Fr. religion. As a type of pastry, attested from 1929.

    http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/religieuse

    Here are some yummy pictures:

    http://parisbreakfasts.blogspot.com/2007/08/laduree-patisseries-religieuse.html



    Sep 17 08, 7:08 AM

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