English Dictionary

Definition of “blancmange”

blancmange (bləˈmɒnʒ )

C14: from Old French blanc manger, literally: white food

And, sure enough, the May Day jelly and blancmange are in pristine order, complete with wobble.

Times, Sunday Times (2002)

I suspect it's something like the following blancmange : ``That Latham bloke seems to have gone all right.

The Australian (2004)

Quickly he switched his head back to the Old Bailey, with Charles Laughton looking like a crafty white blancmange.

Richard Francis PROSPECT HILL (2003)

The sprightliness instantly evaporated, and Wendy's whole face went as wobbly as a blancmange.

Richard Francis PROSPECT HILL (2003)

We aren't alone in our criticism because Prince Charles has labelled it a `monstrous blancmange " and a `crass waste of money.

Sun, News of the World (2000)

`She may be Mr Hitler's cousin for all I know, Valerie, but never do her a good turn, she has the heart of a blancmange.

Frank Delaney Telling the Pictures

`You know, Lily, bumping into you these days is like being battered with pink blancmange.

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