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blancmange

blanc·mange

UK/bləˈmɒndʒ/ US/bləˈmɒnʒ/ uncommon

noun

1.

Origin

From Middle English blancmanger, blomanger, from Old French blanc mangier (“white food”). The pudding evolved from the chicken dish. Compare French blanc-manger.

Phrases

  • blancmange curve

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