French word meaning 'white' or 'blank'; used in English in phrases like 'carte blanche' (complete freedom) or to describe white wine like 'Sauvignon Blanc.'
From Old French 'blanc' derived from Germanic roots meaning 'bright' or 'shining.' Related to the English word 'blank' and 'blanche.'
In wine, 'Blanc de Blancs' means 'white from whites'—it refers to champagne made only from white grapes, and it's considered the most elegant and expensive style!
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