blanc

n. a white sauce made from fat, broth, and vegetables, often served with meat.

n. a white sauce composed of fat, broth, and vegetables, typically used as a base for braised meat dishes.

“The chef prepared a delicate blanc to serve with the braised veal.”

“The recipe calls for a traditional blanc, requiring the chef to simmer the vegetables in white stock without allowing them to brown.”

Technical

n. a very rude and offensive word for a white person.

n. a derogatory and offensive term for a person of European or Caucasian descent.

“The speaker used a hateful slur, calling the man a blanc during the argument.”

“Sociolinguists noted that the term blanc was employed as a racial slur within that specific community to express deep-seated resentment.”

Slang · Vulgar

n. a type of white makeup used to make the skin look pale.

n. a white cosmetic preparation used to whiten the complexion.

“The actor applied a thick layer of blanc to achieve a ghostly look.”

“Historically, performers used various forms of blanc to ensure their facial expressions remained visible to the back of the theatre.”

Technical