flan

Meanings

• noun

  A type of dessert made from egg yolks, milk, and sugar, which is cooked in a caramelized sugar syrup in a mold.

  - "She made a delicious flan for dessert."
  - "The flan was served with a caramel sauce."

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Pronunciation

1. /flæn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

crème caramel , Browncoat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flan
plan , scan , van

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Variants

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flan , flans

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Etymology

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The word 'flan' comes from the Latin word 'plicare', which means 'to fold'. The name may refer to the way the dessert is prepared by folding the custard into the caramelized sugar.

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Trivia

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1. Flan is often served upside down, allowing the caramel sauce to coat the top of the dessert.

2. Flan was first mentioned in a Spanish cookbook in 1614.

3. The Philippines claims to have invented the first flan, which was made with coconut milk instead of regular milk.

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Related Concepts

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1. Caramel: Caramel is a sweet syrup made by heating sugar until it melts and turns brown. It is used to coat the bottom and sides of the flan mold before adding the custard.

2. Custard: Custard is a thick, creamy dessert made from milk, eggs, and sugar. It is often flavored with vanilla or other flavors.

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Culture

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Flan is a popular dessert in many Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Spain, Mexico, and the Philippines. It is often served during special occasions and celebrations.

How to Memorize "flan"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of making a flan. Imagine the caramelized sugar being poured into a mold and the custard being carefully poured over it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flan' with the Spanish language and special occasions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'Caramel Custard' to help remember the name of the dessert.

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