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ZEPHYR [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-12-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sugar Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- zephyr
1, record 1, English, zephyr
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- zefir 2, record 1, English, zefir
correct
- Russian marshmallow 2, record 1, English, Russian%20marshmallow
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Zefir is a light and airy dessert produced by beating fruit and berry mush with egg whites and sugar until light and fluffy. It requires gelling chemicals, such as pectin, agar, or gelatine, to maintain its shape, as regular marshmallows do. 2, record 1, English, - zephyr
Record 1, Key term(s)
- zephir
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sucrerie (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- zéphyr
1, record 1, French, z%C3%A9phyr
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- zéphir 2, record 1, French, z%C3%A9phir
correct, masculine noun
- zéfir 2, record 1, French, z%C3%A9fir
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le zéphir (zéphyr ou zéfir) est une confiserie molle d'origine russe à base de purée de fruits (généralement de pommes), de sucre, de blancs d'œufs et d'un gélifiant (agar ou gélatine). 2, record 1, French, - z%C3%A9phyr
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-02-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- zephyr
1, record 2, English, zephyr
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fine light cotton cloth of the gingham type used for women's dresses, having the colours woven into the fabric. 2, record 2, English, - zephyr
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- zéphyr
1, record 2, French, z%C3%A9phyr
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- zéphir 1, record 2, French, z%C3%A9phir
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toile de coton fine, légère et souple, tissée avec des fils fins et très tordus de bonne qualité [qui] est souvent rayée en chaîne par des fils teints. 1, record 2, French, - z%C3%A9phyr
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-06-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- zephyr
1, record 3, English, zephyr
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A light, warm breeze. 2, record 3, English, - zephyr
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Derived from Zephyros, the personification by the ancient Greeks of the warm west wind that was thought to prevail around the time of the summer solstice. 2, record 3, English, - zephyr
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- zéphyr
1, record 3, French, z%C3%A9phyr
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vent doux et agréable. 2, record 3, French, - z%C3%A9phyr
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-12-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- zephyr
1, record 4, English, zephyr
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Zephyr. Weave: Plain. characteristics: It's name comes from the ancient god of the Winds Zephrus. The quality of the textile is airy and can be found today in wool, cotton and manufactured fibres. 2, record 4, English, - zephyr
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- zéphyr
1, record 4, French, z%C3%A9phyr
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- zéphir 2, record 4, French, z%C3%A9phir
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu de coton façonné utilisé dans la confection de vêtements légers, de sous-vêtements. 2, record 4, French, - z%C3%A9phyr
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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