crème anglaise
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crème an·glaise

noun \-äŋ-ˈglāz, -aŋ-, -äⁿ-ˈglez\

Definition of CRÈME ANGLAISE

: a vanilla-flavored custard sauce usually served with desserts

Origin of CRÈME ANGLAISE

French, literally, English cream
First Known Use: 1975

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