The name for potato puree that is enriched with cream, then piped into decorative shapes and browned in the oven They are often piped around the rim of a platter onto which a roast or whole fish may be served
An 8-12 shaft satin It is a dress fabric Very fine yarns are used, particularly in the warp with more ends/inch than picks The material is string, has a high luster, and texture, and it is firm Usually 36" wide Characterized by grainy twill on back
(Duchesse) Satin Also referred to as silk-faced satin, this finish weighs less than traditional silk finishes and is usually less expensive Most Duchess satins are a blend of silk and rayon woven into a satin finish
A duchess is a woman who has the same rank as a duke, or who is a duke's wife or widow. the Duchess of Kent. a woman with the highest social rank outside the royal family, or the wife of a duke (duchesse, from duc; DUKE)
Noun (Plural: Duchesses) Highest ranking female aristocrat, apart from the monarch Wife of a Duke For example, Duchess of Kent
The wife or widow of a duke; but an old woman is often jocosely termed an old duchess or a regular old duchess The longevity of the peers and peeresses is certainly very striking