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Blanche

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb, Adjective

1. Noun:

   1.1 - A female given name of French origin.

   Example Sentence: My cousin's name is Blanche and she is named after our grandmother.

2. Verb:

   2.1 - To make or become white or pale, typically by removing color or adding bleach.

   Example Sentence: She asked the laundry service to blanche her whites to make them look as good as new.

3. Adjective:

   3.1 - Of a pure, pale, or colorless appearance.

   Example Sentence: The blanche walls in the room added a sense of calmness and simplicity.

   3.2 - (Local) Used to describe a traditional French cooking technique involving boiling and then shock cooling fruits or vegetables to preserve color and texture.

   Example Sentence: The chef demonstrated a blanche technique to retain the vibrant green color of the beans.

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