crema
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• noun
A reddish-brown, aromatic foam that forms on the top of a freshly brewed shot of espresso as a result of emulsified coffee oils and pressurized carbon dioxide.
"The barista pulled a rich shot of espresso topped with a thick, golden-brown layer of crema."
A thickened, slightly tangy cultured cream used in Mexican and Central American cuisine, similar to crème fraîche or sour cream.
"She drizzled lime-infused Mexican crema and crumbled queso fresco over the warm street tacos."
A historic city and comune in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, situated along the Serio River in the province of Cremona.
• Rhymes for crema
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Italian and Spanish 'crema' (meaning 'cream'), ultimately derived from Late Latin 'crama'.
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