English dictionary
blanch
/bl/&/n/tS/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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Ore, not in masses, but mixed with other minerals.
Source: webster1913
verb
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turn pale, as if in fear
Source: WordNet 3.0
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cook (vegetables) briefly
Synonyms parboilSource: WordNet 3.0
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To take the color out of, and make white; to bleach; as, to <i>blanch</i> linen; age has <i>blanched</i> his hair.
Source: webster1913
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To grow or become white; as, his cheek <i>blanched</i> with fear; the rose <i>blanches</i> in the sun.
Source: webster1913
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To avoid, as from fear; to evade; to leave unnoticed.
Source: webster1913
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To use evasion.
Source: webster1913