Chantilly

[ shan-til-ee; French shahn-tee-yee ]

/ ʃænˈtɪl i; French ʃɑ̃ tiˈyi /

noun

a town in N France, N of Paris: lace manufacture.

(sometimes lowercase) Also called Chantilly lace. a delicate silk, linen, or synthetic bobbin lace, in black or white, scalloped along one edge and often having an outlined design of scrolls or vases or baskets of flowers, widely used for bridal gowns and evening gowns.

a dessert topping of whipped cream, sweetening, and flavoring, especially vanilla.

Also called Chantilly sauce. mousseline.

adjective

(of cream) whipped and flavored, especially with vanilla.

(of food) prepared or served with whipped cream: strawberries Chantilly.

Example sentences from the Web for chantilly

Sales have doubled over the past week at Blue Ridge Arsenal in Chantilly, Va., according to store manager Donnel Dover.

Annie, Get Your Gun! School Shooting Sparks Run on Firearms Sales |Matthew DeLuca |December 20, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
The bride reportedly wore a custom Chantilly lace mermaid gown by Carolina Herrera.

Evan Rachel Wood Marries in Carolina Herrera; Anderson Cooper's Hurricane Sandy Fashion |The Fashion Beast Team |November 1, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
They resided comfortably alongside Chantilly lace, silk faille, and his contented clients of a certain age.

New York Fashion Week: Top-Trends Roundup |Robin Givhan |February 17, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
One day the troops were marched to Chantilly and exercised in a mock battle.

Company G |A. R. (Albert Rowe) Barlow

They would consent to lose a castle in the course of an evening, but would hesitate to spoil a pair of Chantilly ruffles.

Garrick's Pupil |Auguston Filon
From Chantilly, Compigne and Senlis, joyous companies hastened to join the rustic train of archers.

Sylvie: souvenirs du Valois |Grard de Nerval
Kearny, who has seen Magenta and Solferino, meets his fate at Chantilly.

A Little Girl of Long Ago |Amanda Millie Douglas
On the first of September, at the battle of Chantilly, it is feared.

Faithful Margaret |Annie Ashmore

British Dictionary definitions for chantilly

Chantilly

/ (ʃænˈtɪlɪ, French ʃɑ̃tiji) /

noun

a town in N France, near the Forest of Chantilly formerly famous for lace and porcelain. Pop: 10 902 (1999)

Also called: Tiffany a breed of medium-sized cat with silky semi-long hair

adjective

(of cream) lightly sweetened and whipped

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Example sentences from the Web for chantilly

British Dictionary definitions for chantilly

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