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CUILLER CAFE [2 records]

Record 1 2012-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
  • Recipes
DEF

A volume unit of measure equal to 1/3 tablespoon or 5 millilitres.

CONT

Flour is often listed by the cup, tablespoon, or teaspoon, although it should be listed by weight.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
  • Recettes de cuisine
DEF

Unité de mesure en cuisine [...] qui équivaut à 5 ml.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Metrología y unidades de medida
  • Recetas de cocina
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Record 2 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Eating Utensils and Cutlery
  • Etiquette and Protocol (General)
DEF

A small spoon for use with after-dinner coffee cups.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Couverts et coutellerie
  • Étiquette et protocole (Généralités)
CONT

Parfois [une cuiller] est modifiée dans ses formes ou dimensions pour mieux répondre à un usage spécial. C'est ainsi que nous trouvons: les cuillers à absinthe, à bouillie, à compote, à café.

Spanish

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