blanchi

blɑ̃ʃi

Definitions

1. verb

to make something white or pale, typically by heating it briefly in boiling water

“The recipe instructs the cook to blanchi the vegetables before serving.”

2. noun

a person who blanches something

“The blanchi was skilled in preparing delicate dishes.”

Synonyms

  • bleach
  • whiten

Antonyms

  • discolor
  • tarnish