anglaise
Americannoun
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an old English country-dance.
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a dance form in quick duple time, occasionally constituting part of an 18th-century instrumental suite.
Etymology
Origin of anglaise
< French, feminine of anglais English
Example Sentences
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Melt-in-your-mouth meringue floats in a puddle of decadent crème anglaise, topped with caramel and toasted almonds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
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 ● Dec. 4, 2024
"I made a strapless dress out of yellow broderie anglaise and wore it with elbow length white lace gloves," she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2023
In the spirit of the owners’ romance, try the fruit tart for two with a big smooch of crème anglaise.
From Washington Post ● May 15, 2019
For dessert, there’s a rhubarb-apple betty topped with cinnamon creme anglaise.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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