blanc
(noun) a white sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables (used especially with braised meat)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Blanc, n. [F., white.]
1. A white cosmetic.
2. A white sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables, used esp. for braised meat.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 February 2025
(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
