Bombes

/bɑmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bombe; multiple frozen desserts molded in a dome shape.

Etymology

Simple plural form of 'bombe,' from French. The plural maintains the same root from the French word for bomb or spherical shape.

Kelly Says

French cuisine loved using dramatic names for elegant dishes, and the plural 'bombes' sounds even more dramatic—like you're serving an entire arsenal of fancy frozen treats!

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