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creme de la creme

creme de la creme is the alternative spelling of crème de la crème.

Meaning of crème de la crème

Noun

crème de la crème (uncountable)

  1. (idiomatic, singular, singular-only) Best of the best; something superlative; the very best.
    • To be an astronaut you must be the crème de la crème.

Questions about creme de la creme

What is creme de la creme the alternative spelling of?
Creme de la creme is the alternative spelling of crème de la crème.

Words near creme de la creme in the dictionary

  1. creme brulees
  2. creme caramel
  3. creme caramels
  4. creme chantilly
  5. creme de cassis
  6. creme de la creme
  7. creme fraiche
  8. creme pat
  9. creme patissiere
  10. creme pie
  11. creme pies

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