First Known Use: 1846
Dictionary
flan
noun \ˈflan, ˈflän\
: a type of sweet dessert made of a smooth, thick custard covered with caramel
: an open pie containing any of various fillings
Full Definition of FLAN
1
a : an open pie containing any of various sweet or savory fillings b : custard baked with a caramel glaze
2
: the metal disk of a coin, token, or medal as distinguished from the design and lettering stamped on it
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Origin of FLAN
French, from Old French flaon, from Late Latin fladon-, flado flat cake, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German flado flat cake
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