Where does “madeleine” come from?
madeleine (French) comes from French gâteau à la Madeleine.
madeleine (French): madeleine small gateau in the shape of a scallop shell
Definitions
- madeleine small gateau in the shape of a scallop shell
Ancestry of “madeleine”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | gâteau à la Madeleine | — |