Cream puff — French cabbage — Chinese imperial dynasty (4)

I believe the answer is:

chou

(Other definitions for chou that I've seen before include "Cabbage - Chinese imperial dynasty" , "Pet" , "Cabbage - ornamental rosette - cream bun" , "Cabbage-shaped pastry" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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