n.
Pronunciation: sü- ' fl ā , ' sü- ˌ
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from soufflé, past participle of souffler to blow, puff up, from Old French sufler, Latin sufflare, from sub- + flare to blow ― more at BLOW
Date: 1813
: a dish that is made from a sauce, egg yolks, beaten egg whites, and a flavoring or purée (as of seafood, fruit, or vegetables) and baked until puffed up