pärˈfā, pȧˈ-, ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, literally, something perfect, from parfait perfect, from Latin perfectus — more at perfect
1. : a flavored custard containing whipped cream and syrup frozen without stirring
2. : a cold dessert consisting of alternating layers of fruit, syrup, ice cream, and whipped cream in a parfait glass