cream

/kɹiːm/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

The butterfat or milkfat part of milk which rises to the top; this part when separated from the remainder.

2

The liquid separated from milk, possibly with certain other milk products added, and with at least eighteen percent of it milkfat.

3

The liquid separated from milk containing at least 18 percent milkfat (48% for double cream).

4

A portion of cream, such as the amount found in a creamer.

5

A yellowish white color; the color of cream.

6

Frosting, custard, creamer, or another substance similar to the oily part of milk or to whipped cream.

7

A dish prepared through creaming, particularly cream of

8

The best part of something.

9

A viscous aqueous oil or fat emulsion with a medicament added, used to apply that medicament to the skin. (compare with ointment)

10

Semen.

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