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custard

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌstəd/

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Definition of custard

noun

[mass noun]
  • a dessert or sweet sauce made with milk and eggs, or milk and a proprietary powder.

Origin:

late Middle English crustarde, custarde (denoting an open pie containing meat or fruit in a spiced or sweetened sauce thickened with eggs), from Old French crouste (see crust)

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Definition of custard in the US English dictionary