blancmange

noun blanc·mange \blə-ˈmänj, -ˈmäⁿzh\

: a cold, sweet dessert that looks like jelly formed into a shape

Full Definition of BLANCMANGE

: a usually sweetened and flavored dessert made from gelatinous or starchy ingredients and milk

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Middle English blancmanger, from Anglo-French *blanc manger, literally, white food

First Known Use: 1717

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