First Known Use: 1848
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crème de la crème
noun \ˈkrem-də-lä-ˈkrem, -lə-\
Definition of CRÈME DE LA CRÈME
: the very best
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Origin of CRÈME DE LA CRÈME
French, literally, cream of the cream
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- Synonyms
- A-list, aristocracy, best, choice, corps d'elite, cream, elite, elect, fat, flower, illuminati, pick, pink, pride, priesthood, prime, royalty, upper crust
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