Lexical entry

オムレット

omuretto

A pancake-like sponge cake folded like an omelette, often filled with cream or fruit.

Food & DrinkPure GairaigoSource: French

Meaning

A Japanese confectionery consisting of a soft, pancake-like sponge cake folded over fillings like whipped cream and fruit, resembling an omelette in shape.

folded sponge cake dessert

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オムレツ

A dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a pan, usually folded with fillings.

カステラ

A type of sponge cake, usually baked in a loaf.

Evidence and Provenance

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