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LAIT BOISSON [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
- Egg Industry
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- eggnog
1, record 1, English, eggnog
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- egg nog 2, record 1, English, egg%20nog
correct
- egg flip 3, record 1, English, egg%20flip
correct, Great Britain
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A drink consisting of eggs beaten with sugar, milk or cream and often alcoholic liquor [and spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg]. 4, record 1, English, - eggnog
Record 1, Key term(s)
- egg-nog
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
- Oeufs (Industrie de l'alimentation)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lait de poule
1, record 1, French, lait%20de%20poule
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boisson chaude ou froide à base de lait, d’œuf battu et de sucre, parfois aromatisée et alcoolisée. 2, record 1, French, - lait%20de%20poule
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bebidas
- Huevos (Industria alimentaria)
- Productos lácteos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ponche de huevo
1, record 1, Spanish, ponche%20de%20huevo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bebida hecha de leche, azúcar y huevos, popular en Estados Unidos, Canadá y en menor grado en el Reino Unido durante las festividades de fin de año. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ponche%20de%20huevo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-07-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
- Hygiene and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- moon milk
1, record 2, English, moon%20milk
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A warmed-up milk infused with herbs and spices, moon milk has been touted as a miracle worker for helping you snooze soundly. It can be garnished with edible flowers, spices, herbs, or a drizzle of honey. 2, record 2, English, - moon%20milk
Record 2, Key term(s)
- moonmilk
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
- Hygiène et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lait de Morphée
1, record 2, French, lait%20de%20Morph%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boisson à base de lait chaud auquel sont ajoutées des herbes et des épices, le plus souvent l'ashwagandha, la cardamome, la cannelle et le curcuma, et dont les propriétés apaisantes peuvent aider à dormir. 1, record 2, French, - lait%20de%20Morph%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lait de Morphée : Dans ce terme proposé comme équivalent français de «moon milk», le nom «Morphée» désigne le dieu grec des Songes et suggère que la boisson serait une préparation de ce dernier. 1, record 2, French, - lait%20de%20Morph%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lait de Morphée : terme et définition entérinés par le Comité de terminologie de Radio-Canada. 2, record 2, French, - lait%20de%20Morph%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bebidas
- Higiene y Salud
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- leche de luna
1, record 2, Spanish, leche%20de%20luna
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- leche de las buenas noches 1, record 2, Spanish, leche%20de%20las%20buenas%20noches
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bebida preparada con leche caliente infusionada con hierbas o especias, a menudo endulzada con miel, cuya función es relajar el cuerpo y la mente, aliviar el estrés [...] para facilitar el sueño. 2, record 2, Spanish, - leche%20de%20luna
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-06-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chocolate
1, record 3, English, chocolate
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A beverage made by dissolving [chocolate] in milk or water, served hot or cold. 1, record 3, English, - chocolate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A cup of hot chocolate. 1, record 3, English, - chocolate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chocolat
1, record 3, French, chocolat
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boisson obtenue par la dilution, dans du lait ou de l'eau, de poudre de cacao ou de chocolat fondu sur le feu. 1, record 3, French, - chocolat
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une tasse de chocolat. 2, record 3, French, - chocolat
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bebidas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- chocolate
1, record 3, Spanish, chocolate
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Chocolate caliente, frío. 2, record 3, Spanish, - chocolate
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-08-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Food Services (Military)
- Combat Support
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- box lunch
1, record 4, English, box%20lunch
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The box lunch is an individual cardboard box that may contain sliced solid meat or mixed filling sandwiches, rolls, a cold plate with sliced meats, side salad or assorted raw vegetables, condiments appropriate for sandwiches and salad, some fresh or canned fruit, one prepared or baked dessert, two beverages (one of which should be milk), and in some situations (e.g. hot weather conditions, diner preference, etc.), either two 250 ml juice/cold beverages or one 400-500 ml container of juice/cold beverage, and one pocket supplement (for example, granola bar, nuts, or cheese and cracker pack). 2, record 4, English, - box%20lunch
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
box lunch: term to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 4, English, - box%20lunch
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation (Militaire)
- Soutien au combat
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- boîte-repas
1, record 4, French, bo%C3%AEte%2Drepas
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- boîte-repas pour dîner 2, record 4, French, bo%C3%AEte%2Drepas%20pour%20d%C3%AEner
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
- panier-repas 3, record 4, French, panier%2Drepas
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- panier-repas pour dîner 4, record 4, French, panier%2Drepas%20pour%20d%C3%AEner
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La boîte-repas est une boîte de carton individuelle qui peut contenir des sandwiches garnis de viande solide tranchée ou faits de garniture mélangée, des petits pains, un plat froid composé de viandes tranchées, une salade d’accompagnement ou des crudités, des condiments pour sandwiches et salades, des fruits frais ou en conserve, un dessert préparé ou cuit au four, deux boissons(dont l'une devrait être du lait), mais dans certaines situations(chaleur, préférence du consommateur, etc.), il peut y avoir deux jus ou boissons froides de 250 ml ou un jus ou une boisson froide de 400 à 500 ml et un supplément de poche(p. ex. tablette granola, noix, emballage de fromage et craquelins). 2, record 4, French, - bo%C3%AEte%2Drepas
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
boîte-repas : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du soutien au combat. 2, record 4, French, - bo%C3%AEte%2Drepas
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
boîte-repas : terme d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 4, French, - bo%C3%AEte%2Drepas
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Il est erroné de parler de «panier-repas» dans un contexte militaire car ce terme est plutôt employé dans un contexte récréatif ou touristique. 2, record 4, French, - bo%C3%AEte%2Drepas
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Le terme proposé «boîte-repas pour dîner» sert à préciser qu’il s’agit de la boîte-repas prévue pour le deuxième repas de la journée. 2, record 4, French, - bo%C3%AEte%2Drepas
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-07-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Packaging in Paperboard
- Food Services (Military)
- Combat Support
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- box supper
1, record 5, English, box%20supper
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The box supper is an individual cardboard box that may contain sliced solid meat or mixed filling sandwiches, rolls, a cold plate with sliced meats, side salad or assorted raw vegetables, condiments appropriate for sandwiches and salad, some fresh or canned fruit, one prepared or baked dessert, two beverages (one of which should be milk), and in some situations (e.g. hot weather conditions, diner preference, etc.), either two 250 ml juice/cold beverages or one 400-500 ml container of juice/cold beverage, and one pocket supplement (for example, granola bar, nuts, or cheese and cracker pack). 2, record 5, English, - box%20supper
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Emballages en carton
- Alimentation (Militaire)
- Soutien au combat
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- boîte-repas pour souper
1, record 5, French, bo%C3%AEte%2Drepas%20pour%20souper
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- panier-repas pour souper 2, record 5, French, panier%2Drepas%20pour%20souper
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La boîte-repas pour souper est une boîte de carton individuelle qui peut contenir des sandwiches garnis de viande solide tranchée ou faits de garniture mélangée, des petits pains, un plat froid composé de viandes tranchées, une salade d’accompagnement ou des crudités, des condiments pour sandwiches et salades, des fruits frais ou en conserve, un dessert préparé ou cuit au four, deux boissons(dont l'une devrait être du lait), mais dans certaines situations(chaleur, préférence du consommateur, etc.), il peut y avoir deux jus ou boissons froides de 250 ml ou un jus ou une boisson froide de 400 à 500 ml et un supplément de poche(p. ex. tablette granola, noix, emballage de fromage et craquelins). 1, record 5, French, - bo%C3%AEte%2Drepas%20pour%20souper
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il est erroné de parler de «panier-repas» dans un contexte militaire car ce terme est plutôt employé dans un contexte récréatif ou touristique. De plus, le terme «boîte-repas» a été uniformisé dans le contexte militaire. 1, record 5, French, - bo%C3%AEte%2Drepas%20pour%20souper
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-11-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- bubble tea
1, record 6, English, bubble%20tea
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- tapioca tea 2, record 6, English, tapioca%20tea
correct
- pearl tea 3, record 6, English, pearl%20tea
correct
- black pearl tea 2, record 6, English, black%20pearl%20tea
correct
- boba milk tea 2, record 6, English, boba%20milk%20tea
- boba 4, record 6, English, boba
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A frothy mixture of iced tea, milk, and fruit juice, served over tapioca balls. 5, record 6, English, - bubble%20tea
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bubble Tea is an international phenomenon, originated in Taiwan. It is a simple tea concoction mixed with tapioca pearls. The tapioca is slightly sweet with a chewy texture. These drinks are served cold or hot, and are typically offered in a number of different fruit flavors. The success of "bubble tea" has spread rapidly throughout the world. 6, record 6, English, - bubble%20tea
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- thé aux perles
1, record 6, French, th%C3%A9%20aux%20perles
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- thé aux bulles 2, record 6, French, th%C3%A9%20aux%20bulles
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mélange de thé froid ou chaud et de lait, parfumé de diverses saveurs, et de boules noires de la taille de petits pois [qui] permettent de mélanger la boisson. 2, record 6, French, - th%C3%A9%20aux%20perles
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Les] boules noires, qui donnent son nom de thé aux perles, sont à base de tapioca. 2, record 6, French, - th%C3%A9%20aux%20perles
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-04-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Prepared Dishes (Cooking)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- roast mutton
1, record 7, English, roast%20mutton
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Plats cuisinés
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mouton rôti
1, record 7, French, mouton%20r%C3%B4ti
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La diffa est le raps de l'hospitalité [...] Le mouton rôti est accompagné de galettes au beurre, feuilletées et servies chaudes, puis viennent des ragoûts, moitié mouton et moitié fruits secs, avec une sauce abondante fortement assaisonnée de poivre rouge. Enfin arrive le kouskoussou, dans un vaste plat de bois reposant sur un pied de manière de coupe. La boisson se compose d’eau, de lait doux(halib), de lait aigre(leben) ;le lait aigre semble préférable avec les aliments indigestes; le lait doux, avec les plus épicés [...]. 1, record 7, French, - mouton%20r%C3%B4ti
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-03-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- smoothie
1, record 8, English, smoothie
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A beverage made by puréeing fruits or vegetables with juice, yogurt, milk and/or ice cream to a thick consistency ... 2, record 8, English, - smoothie
Record 8, Key term(s)
- smoothy
- smoothee
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- boisson fouettée
1, record 8, French, boisson%20fouett%C3%A9e
see observation, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- smoothie 2, record 8, French, smoothie
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boisson onctueuse faite d’un mélange de fruits et de jus, de lait ou de yogourt. 3, record 8, French, - boisson%20fouett%C3%A9e
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au lieu d’absorber une autre boisson gazeuse remplie de sucre en après-midi, concoctez-vous un smoothie protéiné. 4, record 8, French, - boisson%20fouett%C3%A9e
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon l'Office québécois de la langue française du Québec, «smoothie» est un mot anglais à proscrire et à remplacer par les termes «yogourt frappé» [«lait frappé», «lait frappé au yogourt», «lait fouetté», selon l'ingrédient principal de la boisson. De plus, le terme «frappé» s’utilise uniquement si des glaçons font partie de la recette. ] 3, record 8, French, - boisson%20fouett%C3%A9e
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-06-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- dairy drink
1, record 9, English, dairy%20drink
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- milk drink 2, record 9, English, milk%20drink
correct
- liquid milk product 2, record 9, English, liquid%20milk%20product
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- boisson lactée
1, record 9, French, boisson%20lact%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- lait boisson 2, record 9, French, lait%20boisson
correct, masculine noun
- boisson laitière 3, record 9, French, boisson%20laiti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Véritable boisson de lait fermenté. 4, record 9, French, - boisson%20lact%C3%A9e
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-02-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- float
1, record 10, English, float
correct, noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A drink consisting of ginger ale or a similar beverage [such as fruit juice] with ice cream in it. 2, record 10, English, - float
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An orange float (orange pop with a lump of ice cream floating on top). 3, record 10, English, - float
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- flotteur
1, record 10, French, flotteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boisson gazeuse ou plate(limonade, cola, jus d’agrumes panaché, etc.) ou lait fouetté sur le dessus de laquelle flotte une boule de crème glacée ou de sorbet. 1, record 10, French, - flotteur
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1996-04-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Antique Ceramics (Museums and Heritage)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- posset pot
1, record 11, English, posset%20pot
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- posset-pot 2, record 11, English, posset%2Dpot
correct
- posset cup 3, record 11, English, posset%20cup
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a small cylindric pottery drinking vessel made during the 17th and 18th centuries. 1, record 11, English, - posset%20pot
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The posset pot was fitted with a cover and two handles and with a small spout projecting from the side of the cup through which the posset was sucked. 1, record 11, English, - posset%20pot
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Posset was an old English drink ... a mixture of warm ale or wine with hot curdled milk, sugar, spices and bits of bread or oatcake. 1, record 11, English, - posset%20pot
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Céramique ancienne (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- tasse à posset
1, record 11, French, tasse%20%C3%A0%20posset
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- bol à posset 2, record 11, French, bol%20%C3%A0%20posset
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le «posset» était une boisson épicée à base de lait caillé et de bière ou de vin, qui se buvait chaude dans une tasse pourvue d’un bec [...] 3, record 11, French, - tasse%20%C3%A0%20posset
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1995-08-04
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- meal drink 1, record 12, English, meal%20drink
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- boisson-repas
1, record 12, French, boisson%2Drepas
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- breuvage-repas 1, record 12, French, breuvage%2Drepas
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Boisson à base de lait et contenant des vitamines. 1, record 12, French, - boisson%2Drepas
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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