Chou (?), n.; pl. Choux (#). [F., fr. L. caulis stalk.]
1.
A cabbage.
2.
A kind of light pastry, usually in the form of a small round cake, and with a filling, as of jelly or cream.
3.
A bunch, knot, or rosette of ribbon or other material, used as an ornament in women's dress.
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