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смета́на — meaning in English

smetana

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English meaning

  • cream noun The rich, fatty part of milk that rises to the top, or a dairy product made from it.

Senses

смета́на is used for these senses in English:

  • cream The butterfat or milkfat part of milk which rises to the top; this part when separated from the remainder.
  • smetana A form of soured cream or crème fraîche from Central and Eastern Europe.
  • sour cream Cream which has been treated with a benign bacterium to turn it slightly sour, often used as a condiment, or a topping for baked potatoes.

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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