n.
Pronunciation: ' flan, ' flä n n
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from Old French flaon, from Late Latin fladon-, flado flat cake, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German flado flat cake
Date: 1846
1 a : an open pie containing any of various sweet or savory fillings b : custard baked with a caramel glaze
2 : the metal disk of a coin, token, or medal as distinguished from the design and lettering stamped on it