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sour cream

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sour cream

 
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–noun
cream soured by the lactic acid produced by a ferment.
Origin:
1815–25, Americanism
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sour cream  
n.  

  1. Cream that has soured naturally by the action of lactic-acid bacteria, used in baking certain breads and cakes.

  2. A smooth, thick, artificially soured cream, widely used as an ingredient in soups, salads, and various meat dishes.

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