flawn
nounEtymology From Middle English flaun, flaon, flawn, from Old French flaon, from Late Latin fladonem, accusative of flado, from Frankish *flaþō. Doublet of flan, flathe, and flathon.
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Obsolete A flan (custard-based dessert)
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Obsolete A pancake or hotcake.
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