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Chantilly

[shan-til-ee, shahn-tee-yee]

noun

  1. a town in N France, N of Paris: lace manufacture.

  2. Also called Chantilly lace.(sometimes lowercase)a delicate silk, linen, or synthetic bobbin lace, in black or white, scalloped along one edge and often having an outlined design of scrolls or vases or baskets of flowers, widely used for bridal gowns and evening gowns.

  3. a dessert topping of whipped cream, sweetening, and flavoring, especially vanilla.

  4. Also called Chantilly sauce.mousseline.



adjective

  1. (of cream) whipped and flavored, especially with vanilla.

  2. (of food) prepared or served with whipped cream.

    strawberries Chantilly.

Chantilly

/ ʃɑ̃tiji, ʃænˈtɪlɪ /

noun

  1. a town in N France, near the Forest of Chantilly formerly famous for lace and porcelain. Pop: 10902 (1999)

  2. Also called: Tiffany.a breed of medium-sized cat with silky semi-long hair

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. (of cream) lightly sweetened and whipped

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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But they also thrive in desserts: chestnut-infused Chantilly cream, passionfruit swirled into meringue or roasted fruit purées layered with tangy cheeses.

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Dallas-based Sandoitchi is just a few stalls down with a menu of Japanese sandwiches on fluffy white bread, including strawberry with chantilly cream, Spam and eggs, egg salad and chicken katsu.

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She lives with her family in Chantilly, Virginia, located in Loudoun County.

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Hodgson entered a room at England’s base at Chantilly with the words: “I don’t really know what I’m doing here.”

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I have even layered them up to make a quick millefeuille dessert with chantilly and fresh fruit.

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