Alamode (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a lightweight, glossy silk fabric used in the manufacture of scarfs, hoods, etc.
  2. à la mode.
adjective
  1. in or according to the fashion.
  2. Cooking.
    • (of pie or other dessert) served with a portion of ice cream, often as a topping: apple pie à la mode.
    • (of beef) larded and braised or stewed with vegetables, herbs, etc., and served with a rich brown gravy.
noun
  1. a soft light silk used for shawls and dresses, esp in the 19th century
adjective
  1. fashionable in style, design, etc
  2. (of meats) braised with vegetables in wine
  3. (of desserts) served with ice cream
Alamode (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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