/ ˈgætəʊ; NAmE gæˈtoʊ/ noun
[ C , U ] ( pl. gat·eaux / ˈgætəʊ; NAmE gæˈtoʊ/) a large cake filled with cream and usually decorated with fruit, nuts, etc. :
a strawberry gateau
Is there any gateau left?
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 19th cent.: from French gâteau cake.