chou

Definition

Choux pastry, usually in the form of a small round cake with a sweet filling.

Etymology

From French chou (“cabbage”); compare French pâte à choux (“choux pastry”). Doublet of caulis, cole, and kale.

Example Sentences

• "Medium sized chous, or rosettes of the ribbon finish the trimming at bottom of chest opening, and at the waist points back and front."