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creme anglaise

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crème an⋅glaise

[krem ang-gleyz, -glez, kreem; Fr. krem ahn-glez]
–noun French Cookery.
a custard sauce flavored with vanilla or sometimes with rum, orange liqueur, kirsch, etc.

Origin:
< F: lit., English cream
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crème an·glaise   (krěm' äɴ-glěz')   
n.  A rich vanilla-flavored sauce that can be served hot or cold with cake, fruit, or another dessert.

[French : crème, cream + anglaise, feminine of anglais, English.]
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