blanch
Translation
to blanch, to turn pale, to parboil
Examples
She blanched at the sight of blood.
She blanched at the sight of blood.
You should blanch the almonds first.
You should blanch the almonds first.
Grammar Patterns
blanch ((at sth.)) to turn pale because of (sth.) She blanched at the sight of blood.
blanch ((sth.)) to put (food) in boiling water for a short time You should blanch the almonds first.
Similar Words
Synonyms: whiten, turn pale, parboil
Etymology
From Old French 'blanchir' (to whiten), from 'blanc' (white).
Memory Tips
Think of the French word 'blanc' (white). Both meanings relate to making something white or pale: a face turns white with fear, and vegetables are whitened in cooking.