blancmange

Definition

A wobbly, milk-based dessert thickened with cornstarch that sounds way fancier than it actually is—basically pudding with delusions of grandeur. Medieval versions were savory and contained chicken, because apparently the Middle Ages were a lawless time for cuisine. Modern versions are sweet and primarily exist to confuse people at British tea parties.

Example Usage

Grandmother served her famous blancmange for dessert, which the children politely ate while secretly wondering why Jell-O wasn't good enough.

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