də̇ˈzər]t, -zə̄], usu ]d.+V\ noun
( -s )
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle French, from desservir to clear the table, from des- de- + servir to serve, from Latin servire — more at serve
1. : a course of fruit, pastry, pudding, ice cream, or cheese served at the close of a meal — compare savory , sweet
2. Britain : a fresh fruit served after a sweet