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bombe Definition

bombe (bäm; Fr bōnb)

noun

a frozen dessert consisting of a round mold of ice cream or sherbet with a center as of custard, mousse, or ice cream in a different flavor

Etymology: Fr: see bomb

bombe Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • British: BP sent them full details and drawings of the British bombe, and a paper by Alan Turing on their use.

Modifies a noun

  • surprise: Well what do you expect for a penny - a bombe surprise?

Noun used with modifier

  • cream: And don't forget a spherical ice cream bombe - a real center piece.
  • ice: And don't forget a spherical ice cream bombe - a real center piece.