Etymology

crème brûlée

Today it means: A dessert of custard, covered by a brittle layer of browned sugar. Full definition →

French crème brûlée
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  1. French · borrowed fromcrème brûlée
  2. English todaycrème brûlée

Unadapted borrowing from French crème brûlée (literally “burnt cream”).

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