crème de violette

noun

crème de vio·​lette

¦kremdə¦vyȯˈlet,

¦krām-;

¦krēmdəˈvī(ə)lə̇t

plural crèmes de violette

: a sweet violet-flavored liqueur compare creme yvette

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, cream of violet

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