crème fraîche: Meaning and Definition of

crème fraîche

Pronunciation: (krem" fresh', krēm" Fr. krem fresh'), [key]
— French Cookery. French Cookery.
  1. slightly fermented cream that has been thickened by lactic acids and natural fermentation.
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