Meaning & use
gelee
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A clear, jelly-like preparation, especially a savory or sweet culinary gel used as a glaze or garnish, or a cosmetic gel formula.
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The chef topped the terrine with a delicate wine gelee.
She applied a light styling gelee to smooth down her curls.
A note on using this word
Borrowed from the French "gelée" (frozen, jellied), the word appears frequently on fine-dining menus and cosmetic product labels.
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