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dessert

des.sert \di-'z*rt\ n [MF, fr. desservir to clear the table, fr. des- de- + 
   servir] often attrib to serve, fr. L servire 1: a course of fruit, pastry, 
   pudding, ice cream, or cheese served at the c lose of a meal Brit  2: a 
   fresh fruit served after a sweet course