royale

noun

roy·​ale

(ˈ)rȯi¦al,

(ˈ)rȯ(i)¦yal

plural -s

1

: an egg custard cooked and set in a mold, cut into various shapes when cold, and added as a garnish to clear soups

2

: a changement de pied with a beating together of the legs while in the air

Word History

Etymology

French, from feminine of royal, adjective

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