Without flakes; smooth and not breaking apart or peeling in layers.
From 'flake' + '-less' (Old English suffix meaning 'without'). Standard formation for negation in English adjectives.
A 'flakeless' pastry is actually a culinary contradiction in terms—bakers want flakes! This word reveals the tension between food scientists seeking shelf stability and pastry chefs seeking structure.
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