crème

noun \ˈkrem also ˈkrēm or ˈkrām\

plural crèmes or cremes \ˈkrem(z), ˈkrēmz\

Definition of CRÈME

: a sweet liqueur

: cream or a preparation made with or resembling cream used in cooking

: cream 2b

crème or creme \ˈkrem also ˈkrēm or ˈkrām\

French, from Old French cresme — more at cream

First Known Use: circa 1821

Medical Dictionary

noun \ˈkrem, ˈkrēm\

plural crèmes \ˈkrem(z), ˈkrēmz\

: cream 2

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