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noun
the very best; choicest parts or members.
Origin:
1840–50; literally, cream of the cream
1840–50; literally, cream of the cream
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Creme de la creme
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
Etymonline
Word Origin & History
creme de la creme
"elite, finest flower of society," 1848, from Fr. crème de la crème, lit. "the cream of the cream" (see cream).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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American Heritage
Cultural Dictionary
crème de la crème [(krem duh luh krem)]The best of the best: “Our school's marching band is acknowledged as the crème de la crème.” From French, meaning “cream of the cream.”
The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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