creme

Danish

[ˈkʰʁ̥ɛˀm]

noun
Definitions
  • cream
  • custard
  • polish

Etymology

Borrowed from French crème (cream) derived from Latin chrisma derived from Ancient Greek χρῖσμα (unguent, anointing, unction) derived from Latin crama derived from Gaulish *crama.

Origin

Gaulish

*crama

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