pomme blanche

[ French pawm blahnsh ]

/ French pɔm ˈblɑ̃ʃ /

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noun, plural pommes blanches

[French pawm blahnsh]. /French pɔm ˈblɑ̃ʃ/.

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Origin of pomme blanche

<French: literally, white apple

Blanche was a fragile white moth beating against the unbreakable sides of a 1000 watt bulb.
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First we try Northmaen Blanche, a citrusy wheat beer brewed in Normandy.
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Both Fran Blanche and Rob Barnett talk about the amount of extra work these internet endeavors require.
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After laying down some inspiration, Sophia had one last question: “Blanche, will you marry me?”
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Am I suggesting we give Big Dogs carte blanche to run wild, bedding every pretty young thing who catches their eye?
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Blanche stood an instant looking into the lighted room and hesitating—flushed a little, smiling, extremely pretty.
Confidence|Henry James
Blanche sat there with her little excited, yet innocent—too innocent—stare; her eyes followed Mrs. Vivian's.
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There was a pause, during which Blanche went through a little mute exhibition of amazement and pleasure.
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Without waiting for the answer to this last question, Blanche threw herself upon Mrs. Vivian.
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At the sound of Blanche's name he jumped up and took his usual tone; he knew all about his wife, and needed no information.
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