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half-and-half

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(haf′ən haf′)

noun

something which consists of half of one thing and half of another thing; esp.,

☆ a mixture of equal parts of milk and cream
Chiefly Brit. a mixture of equal parts of porter and ale or of beer and stout

adjective

combining two things equally

adverb

in two equal parts

See half-and-half in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Being half one thing and half another: a half-and-half mixture of linseed oil and turpentine.

adverb

In equal portions.

noun

A mixture of two things in equal portions, especially a mixture of equal parts of milk and cream.
Chiefly British A blend of malt liquors, especially porter and ale.

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