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Definition of "madeleines" [madeleines]

  • Plural form of madeleine. (noun)

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Use "madeleines" in a sentence
  • "In the world of desserts, there is terrain I've yet to explore...treats and goodies that have never emerged from my oven, such as madeleines and canneles."
  • "As shortbread is the specialty of Edinburgh, as butterscotch is that of Doncaster, "maids-of-honour" that of Richmond, and strawberry jam that of Bar-le-Duc, so are "madeleines" the special cakes of Commercy."
  • "Imke Lass for The Wall Street Journal Half Moon River clams simmered in truffel oil, with shallots, country ham and corn bread madeleines, served at Elizabeth's on 37th restaurant."