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First Known Use: 1846
in the meaning defined at sense 1a
See Words from the same year: a type of sweet dessert made of a smooth, thick custard covered with caramel
: an open pie containing any of various fillings
See words that rhyme with flan Spanish Central: Translation of flan
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