anglaise
|an-glaise|
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/ɑːŋˈɡleɪz/
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/ɒŋˈɡleɪz/
English (feminine), English-style
Etymology
'anglaise' originates from French, specifically the word 'anglaise,' which is the feminine form of 'anglais,' meaning 'English.'
'anglaise' was borrowed directly from French into English, especially in culinary contexts, and retained its original spelling and meaning.
Initially, it meant 'Englishwoman' or 'English (feminine),' but in English it is mostly used in culinary contexts to mean 'in the English style.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a female native or inhabitant of England; an Englishwoman.
The anglaise greeted us with a warm smile.
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Adjective 1
prepared or served in the English style, especially in cooking.
The chef made carrots à l'anglaise for dinner.
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