anglaise

American  

[ahng-gleyz, -glez] / ɑŋˈgleɪz, -ˈglɛz /

noun

1. an old English country-dance.

2. a dance form in quick duple time, occasionally constituting part of an 18th-century instrumental suite.

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Etymology

Origin of anglaise

< French, feminine of anglais English

Example Sentences

The dish features poached vanilla meringue that is piped and studded with caramel and honey butter almonds, then flooded with a honey creme fraiche creme anglaise.

From Salon

"Designers got crafty this season," noted Drapers, "and the Paris runways were aflutter with super-size lace and broderie anglaise designs for SS24".

From BBC

"I made a strapless dress out of yellow broderie anglaise and wore it with elbow length white lace gloves," she said.

From BBC

I also love the sound of Amar and Sara's dessert, especially with the sponge cake and phyllo dough, but the "frozen creme anglaise pearls" actually doesn't look all that great in the close-up shots.

From Salon

You can make your crème Anglaise ahead of time — and, in fact, you need to, since it should be chilled.

From Salon