crème — meaning in English

English meaning

• best adj Of the highest quality, or most suitable; superlative of "good."
• cream noun The rich, fatty part of milk that rises to the top, or a dairy product made from it.
• creamy adj Having the smooth, rich texture or taste of cream.

Senses

crème is used for these senses in English:

• best (countable) The person (or persons; or thing or things) that is (are) most excellent.
• cream Cream-coloured; having a yellowish white colour.
• cream The butterfat or milkfat part of milk which rises to the top; this part when separated from the remainder.
• cream A yellowish white color; the color of cream.
• cream (medicine) A viscous aqueous oil or fat emulsion with a medicament added, used to apply that medicament to the skin. (compare with ointment)
• creamy Of food or drink, having the rich taste or thick, smooth texture of cream, whether or not it actually contains cream.
• creamy Having the colour of cream.
• crema The light-colored, orangish head of foam on a cup of espresso.

best — full definition

1. adj Of the highest quality, or most suitable; superlative of "good."
2. noun The greatest possible effort someone can make.
3. verb To defeat or outdo someone.

cream — full definition

1. noun The rich, fatty part of milk that rises to the top, or a dairy product made from it.
2. noun A thick, smooth cosmetic or medicinal substance applied to the skin.
3. noun The best part of a group; the finest examples.
4. adj Having a pale yellowish-white color.
5. verb To beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

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