flambe

Definitions


[ˈflɒmbeɪ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of food) covered with spirits and set alight briefly
(e.g: crêpes flambé)

- denoting or characterized by a lustrous red copper-based porcelain glaze with purple streaks


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century: French, literally ‘singed’, past participle of flamber, from flambe ‘a flame’


[ˈflɒmbeɪ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cover (food) with spirits and set it alight briefly


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century: French, literally ‘singed’, past participle of flamber, from flambe ‘a flame’




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