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cream

nounfeminine/ˈnatɐ/high

na·ta

Definition

The fatty, creamy layer that forms on the surface of non-homogenized milk.
She skimmed the cream off the milk.
The dessert was topped with fresh cream.
Common collocations
whipped creamsingle creamcream cake
Idiomatic expressions
  • the cream of society

Etymology

Do latim 'nata' (nata, creme).

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