Definitions

1. noun

A white woman, especially one of French or Belgian origin

“She was a beautiful blanche with long, curly hair.”

2. noun

A white wine from the Loire Valley, France, especially one made from the Chenin Blanc grape

“The restaurant served a bottle of Sancerre, a crisp Loire Valley blanche.”

3. verb

to turn white or pale, especially through fear or shock

“She blanched at the sight of the snake.”