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custard

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Noun — A sweet sauce or dessert made from milk, eggs, and sugar, thickened with heat.

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Etymology

An altered form of the older word croustade, referring originally to a pie with a crust.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “custard” mean?

The word “custard” means a sweet sauce or dessert made from milk, eggs, and sugar, thickened with heat. In plain terms, a creamy, egg-based dessert sauce or filling.

How do you pronounce “custard”?

“Custard” is pronounced KUHS-tuhd (/ˈkʌs.tɚd/ in IPA).

How do you use “custard” in a sentence?

Here is “custard” used in a sentence: “We had apple pie with hot custard.”

What part of speech is “custard”?

“Custard” is a noun.

Is “custard” a common word?

“Custard” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Related words

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