creamer

creamer
/kree"meuhr/, n.
1. a person or thing that creams.
2. a small jug, pitcher, etc., for holding cream.
3. a container or apparatus for separating cream from milk.
4. a refrigerator in which milk is placed to facilitate the formation of cream.
5. a nondairy product in powder or liquid form, made chiefly from corn syrup solids and used as a substitute for cream, esp. for coffee cream.
[1855-60; CREAM + -ER1]

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