n 1  :  the yellowish part of milk containing from 18 to about 40 percent butterfat  2  :  something having the consistency of cream : esp  :  a usu. emulsified medicinal or cosmetic preparation creamy adj 
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  Car·um  co·ri·um  corm  crème 
 
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