Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A rich vanilla-flavored sauce that can be served hot or cold with cake, fruit, or another dessert.
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- noun A liquid, sweet
custard used as a topping for adessert , as a dessert by itself, or as a base forice cream orcrème brûlée .
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[French : crème, cream + anglaise, feminine of anglais, English.]
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