Reference meaning
madeleine
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A French type of small gateau or sponge cake, often shaped like an elongated scallop shell.
Other meanings
2. noun
Something which brings back a memory; a source of nostalgia or evocative memories.
3. proper noun
A female given name from French, variant of Madeline.
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