Meaning & use
Chantilly
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A fine, delicate bobbin lace with a background of hexagonal mesh; also, sweetened and flavored whipped cream (chantilly cream).
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The wedding gown was trimmed with hand-sewn chantilly along the hem.
The chef topped the tart with a generous dollop of chantilly.
A note on using this word
Named after the French town of Chantilly, historically famous for its lacemaking and, later, its association with a rich whipped cream dessert.
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