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Noun- A lively musical dance form in duple time especially as an optional member of the classical suite.

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Usage examples (22)
  • Creme anglaise is the base to one of my favorite desserts from childhood - floating island.
  • Pour employer la locution anglaise spécifique à quelque chose d'etrange: "It's Greek to me".
  • This old maid 'a l'anglaise 'has a viper's tongue.
  • I've heard of cream anglaise before, but what does the 'anglaise' mean?
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