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charlotte russe
[ roos ]
noun
- a dessert made by lining a mold with sponge cake or ladyfingers and filling it with Bavarian cream.
- a simpler version of this, consisting of a small piece of sponge cake topped with whipped cream and a candied cherry.
charlotte russe
/ ruːs /
noun
- a cold dessert made in a mould with sponge fingers enclosing a mixture of whipped cream, custard, etc
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Word History and Origins
Origin of charlotte russe1
1835–45; < French: literally, Russian charlotte
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Word History and Origins
Origin of charlotte russe1
French: Russian charlotte
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Example Sentences
You know the form in which it is used for the bakers charlotte russe.
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An equally notable tower is the stately white charlotte russe.
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I think myself a bit of something light and nice, like eclairs or a charlotte russe, is ever so much more ladylike and nice.'
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She does embroidery—exquisite embroidery, and lace work that looks like charlotte russe.
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There was orange gelatine and charlotte russe, and some delicious nut sandwiches.
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