word
French
Chantilly
shan-TIL-ee
ʃænˈtɪliListen
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Syllable breakdown
Chantilly
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Dictionary meaning
Sweetened whipped cream, named after the château at Chantilly where it was allegedly first made.
History and origin
French — from Chantilly, a town north of Paris.
Examples
- The strawberries were served with a generous spoonful of chantilly cream.
Common mispronunciations
chan-TIL-eeSHAN-tih-lee
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