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crème brûlée

Syllabification: (crème brû·lée)
Pronunciation: /ˌkrem bro͞oˈlā/

Definition of crème brûlée

noun (plural crèmes brûlées pronunc. same, or crème brûlées /bro͞oˈlāz/)

  • a dessert of custard topped with caramelized sugar.

Origin:

late 19th century: French, literally 'burned cream'

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