| 释义 |
flan
I. \ˈflan\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English (Scots), from Old Norse, rush, from flana to rush heedlessly; akin to Greek planasthai to wander — more at planet
Scotland : a sudden gust of wind
II. intransitive verb
(flanned ; flanned ; flanning ; flans)
Etymology: perhaps alteration (influenced by obsolete flan, adjective, spreading and shallow) of flanch, v.
dialect : to expand or widen toward the top
III. \ˈflan, ˈflän, ˈfläⁿ\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: French, from Old French flaon, from Late Latin fladon-, flado flat cake, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German flado sacrificial cake; akin to Greek platys flat, broad — more at place
1. : a large open pie usually with straight sides filled with custard, cheese, jam, or fruit and often glazed with fruit syrup
2. : the metal disk of a coin, token, or medal as distinguished from the design and lettering stamped on it |