crème

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noun \ ˈkrem also ˈkrēm or ˈkrām \

variants: or creme

Definition of crème

plural crèmes or cremes play \ˈkrem(z), ˈkrēmz\

1 :a sweet liqueur

2 :cream or a preparation made with or resembling cream used in cooking

3 :cream 2b

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Even just one run-in with bleach can turn people's hair to straw, so if Stefani's getting lifted weekly and holding onto such silky hair, all signs pointed to this combing creme.

— rachel nussbaum, Glamour, "Gwen Stefani’s Go-to Leave-in Conditioner Saved My Incredibly Dry Hair," 24 Aug. 2017
Joel Braby State Fair of Texas Three mini creme puffs dipped in Café du Monde beignet batter and fried, then covered in powdered sugar, chocolate and caramel sauce.

— matthew martinez, star-telegram, "Fair food gone wild: Here are the 10 Big Tex Choice finalists at the State Fair," 16 Aug. 2017
Rise Biscuit Donuts offers sweet and savory breakfast and lunch options, including cake, yeast and fritter doughnuts with toppings like creme brulee or maple bacon.

— sarah meehan, baltimoresun.com, "Rise Biscuits Donuts to open in Lutherville-Timonium," 1 Aug. 2017
A dollop of creme fraiche and a thick slice of charred bread are the ideal counterpoints.

— lindsey mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "Dining at Decca is as illuminating as it is delicious | Review," 26 July 2017
Alternatively, top it with diced avocado and a drizzle of thinned creme fraiche and fresh chives.

— jeanmarie brownson, The Seattle Times, "Grill-smoked fish answers all your summer needs — salads to spreads to omelets," 25 July 2017
Alternatively, top it with diced avocado and a drizzle of thinned creme fraiche and fresh chives.

— jeanmarie brownson, The Seattle Times, "Grill-smoked fish answers all your summer needs — salads to spreads to omelets," 25 July 2017
Either drink this as-is, or add some cream and creme de cacao to taste.

— paula forbes, GQ, "How to Turn Your Cold Brew Coffee into a Cocktail," 18 July 2017
Alternatively, top it with diced avocado and a drizzle of thinned creme fraiche and fresh chives.

— jeanmarie brownson, chicagotribune.com, "Grill-smoked fish answers all your summer needs — salads to spreads to omelets," 12 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of crème

French, from Old French cresme — more at cream

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First Known Use: circa 1821

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noun \ ˈkrem, ˈkrēm \

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plural crèmes \ˈkrem(z), ˈkrēmz\

:cream 2

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