Noun: souffle soo-fley
- A light, fluffy baked dish made with egg yolks and beaten egg whites
"The chef's speciality was a chocolate souffle"
- A soft murmuring or blowing sound heard during auscultation
"The doctor detected a heart souffle during the examination"
- Light fluffy dish of egg yolks and stiffly beaten egg whites mixed with e.g. cheese, fish or fruit
"The chocolate soufflé rose perfectly in the oven"
Derived forms: souffles, soufflés
Type of: dish
Encyclopedia: Souffle
Soufflé