Meaning of the word vol-au-vent in English

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vol-au-vent

US /ˌvɑːl.oʊˈvɑːn/
UK /ˌvɑːl.oʊˈvɑːn/
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Noun

1.

a small, round case of puff pastry with a savory or sweet filling

Example:
We served mini vol-au-vents filled with mushroom and cheese at the party.
The chef prepared a delicate seafood vol-au-vent as an appetizer.
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