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Trifle

/trˈaɪfəl/
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(noun) An English dessert made from a mixture of thick custard, fruit, sponge cake, jelly and whipped cream.

Perfection is a trifle dull.
Don't worry about such a trifle thing.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She made a delicious fruit ____ for dessert, with several layers of sponge cake, custard, and fresh sweet cream today.

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