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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFrosting
/ˈfrɒstɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A sweet, creamy mixture of sugar, butter, and milk or egg white used to coat and decorate baked goods such as cakes and cookies.
"She carefully applied a thick layer of chocolate frosting to the birthday cake." - 2
A matte or textured finish on glass, metal, or other surfaces that resembles frost.
"The bathroom window features an artistic frosting to ensure privacy."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the verb 'frost', originating from Old English 'frōstan', related to Proto-Germanic roots meaning ice or freezing. The suffix '-ing' was added in the 17th century to denote the action or substance resembling frost, initially referring to decorative finishes on confectionery resembling winter frost.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Frosting" is said worldwide
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glaçage
Transliteration: ɡla.saʒ
"Le gâteau est recouvert d'un délicieux glaçage au chocolat."
Glasur
Transliteration: ɡlaˈsuːɐ̯
"Die Zuckerglasur auf den Plätzchen ist wunderschön ausgehärtet."
glassa
Transliteration: ˈɡlas.sa
"La torta di compleanno ha una glassa molto dolce."
glaseado
Transliteration: ɡla.seˈa.ðo
"El pastel de chocolate tiene un glaseado cremoso."
cobertura
Transliteration: ko.beˈtu.ɾɐ
"A cobertura do bolo foi feita com manteiga e açúcar de confeiteiro."
आइसिंग
Transliteration: ausing
"केक के ऊपर चीनी की आइसिंग बहुत स्वादिष्ट थी।"
糖霜
Transliteration: tángshuāng
"厨师在蛋糕上面涂了一层厚厚的糖霜。"
프로스팅
Transliteration: puroseuting
"케이크 시트 사이에 달콤한 프로스팅을 발랐습니다."
アイシング
Transliteration: aishingu
"ケーキの上に甘いアイシングを丁寧に塗りました。"
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