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Glace: meaning, definitions and examples

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glace

 

[ ษกlรฆs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cooking, dessert

Glace refers to a method of preserving fruits or nuts by cooking them in sugar syrup until they become semi-transparent and glossy. This technique is often used in baking, particularly for cakes and pastries, where glace fruits are used as decorations or ingredients. Additionally, the term can also refer to a type of icing made from sugar, often used to cover cakes and desserts, adding both sweetness and a visually appealing finish.

Synonyms

candied, glazed, iced

Examples of usage

  • The cake was topped with a layer of orange glace.
  • We made a fruit salad with mixed glace cherries and pineapple.
  • The pastry chef decorated the tart with beautifully glaceed almonds.

Translations

Translations of the word "glace" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gelo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฐเฅเคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ es

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lรณd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐท

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท glace

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hielo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท buz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ผ์Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซู„ุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ led

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤพad

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ led

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฑะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ˜แƒœแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hielo

Etymology

The term 'glace' originates from the French language, where it means 'iced' or 'frozen'. Its root can be traced back to the Latin word 'glacies', which means 'ice'. The practice of glaceing fruits and nuts dates back to the Middle Ages, when sugar became a precious commodity. Culinary artisans began experimenting with sugar preservation techniques, leading to the creation of various desserts. Glace has evolved to encompass both the preserved fruits themselves and the glossy sugar coatings that enhance the visual and taste appeal of confections. Over the centuries, the technique has been refined, and it continues to hold a place of importance in modern desserts and gourmet cooking.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,231 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.