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sorbet

noun [C or U]
 
 
/ˈsɔː.beɪ/ US  /sɔːrˈbeɪ/ (US also sherbet)

Definition

a frozen food made from fruit juice, water, and sugar: lemon sorbetPuddings, desserts and ices
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