chantilly
chantilly Lexical Profile
chantilly Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Sweetened whipped cream typically flavored with vanilla, used as a dessert topping or pastry filling.
"The warm apple tart was served with a generous dollop of homemade chantilly."
A commune in the Oise department of northern France, located north of Paris, renowned for its historic château, horse racing, porcelain, and lace.
A delicate handmade bobbin lace, traditionally made of black silk with ornate floral or botanical motifs against a fine mesh ground.
"The antique bridal veil was crafted from exquisite nineteenth-century chantilly."
• adjective
Prepared or served with sweetened, vanilla-flavored whipped cream, or featuring a delicate, light cream sauce.
"For the wedding reception, the pastry chef prepared a three-tiered berry chantilly cake."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named after Chantilly, a historic town in northern France north of Paris, long celebrated for its seventeenth-century château, fine silk bobbin lace, and sweetened whipped cream.
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