mont blanc
mont blanc Lexical Profile
• noun
The highest mountain in the Alps and Western Europe, rising to 4,805 meters (15,777 ft) above sea level, located on the border between France and Italy.
"Many experienced climbers spend months preparing for an expedition to the summit of Mont Blanc."
European A dessert of puréed, sweetened chestnuts piped into thin strands and topped with whipped cream.
"For dessert, the Parisian café served a traditional Mont Blanc that perfectly complemented our dark espresso."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to the geographic entity, it is always capitalized as 'Mont Blanc'. When referring to the chestnut dessert, it may sometimes be written in lowercase or hyphenated.
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from French 'Mont Blanc', literally meaning 'white mountain', in reference to its perpetual snow cover.
Usage Trend
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