(ˈ)ā|kla(a)](ə)r, -le], ]ə, ə̇ˈk-\ noun
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Etymology: French, literally, lightning, from Old French esclair lightning, light, from esclairier to light, shine, flash, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin exclariare, alteration of Latin exclarare to light up, illuminate, from ex- + clarare to make clear, make bright, from clarus clear, bright — more at clear
: a usually chocolate-frosted oblong cream puff with whipped cream or custard filling