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/ˈkɾema/

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Translation

cream

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Word origin

From French crème, itself from a blend of Late Latin chrisma and Gaulish crama. English 'cream' comes from the same French source.

Origin
French
Root
crème
English cognates
cream

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcremas

Examples

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I like my coffee with a little cream.

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The cream on the cake was delicious.

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Every night she puts cream on her hands.

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Do you want cream or jam on your toast?

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She whipped the cream until it was firm.

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This word is taught in chapter 24, lesson 2: crema, jovencito, absurdo and 7 more words.