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cheese |
a substance similar to cheese in consistency and form. [1/3 definitions] |
chiffon |
having a light, airy, or frothy consistency, as a dessert made with beaten egg whites. [1/3 definitions] |
cream |
to beat to the consistency of cream. [1/14 definitions] |
creamy |
creamlike in taste, consistency, or appearance; smooth-textured. [1/2 definitions] |
gelatinous |
like jelly or gelatin, esp. in consistency. [1/2 definitions] |
gummy |
of or resembling gum in texture or consistency. [1/2 definitions] |
homogenize |
to make the same throughout in structure, nature, or consistency; make homogeneous. [1/2 definitions] |
ice cream |
a rich, sweet, frozen food made by churning cream and milk products to a smooth consistency while freezing, and often flavored. |
jelly |
any substance with a gelatinous consistency. [1/4 definitions] |
mush1 |
any mass resembling this cereal in consistency. [1/3 definitions] |
pudding |
a dish with a similar consistency, unsweetened and thickened with cereal, rice, or the like. [1/5 definitions] |
pug2 |
to knead or work (clay) with water until it has a plastic consistency. [1/2 definitions] |
purée |
a food that has been reduced to a uniform, pulpy consistency, as by straining. [1/2 definitions] |
reconciliation |
the process of bringing into agreement or consistency. [1/2 definitions] |
rubbery |
like rubber in consistency or elasticity. |
sloppy |
thin and liquid in consistency. [1/5 definitions] |
stiff |
rather firm in consistency; viscous; thick. [1/13 definitions] |
syrupy |
having the sweetness or consistency of syrup. [1/2 definitions] |
tallowy |
like tallow in color or consistency. |
tenuous |
thin in texture or consistency; dilute. [1/3 definitions] |
thick |
of a viscous or heavy consistency. [1/10 definitions] |
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