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noun
An aggregation of driftwood and roots, or vegetation, capable of bearing soil, which floats on the surface of (bog or lake) water or is floated out from a river delta or similar.
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noun
A French cold dessert consisting of an "island" of meringue, made of egg whites and sugar, floating in a "sea" of custard.
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noun
Synonym of kitchen island.
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Synonyms: kitchen island
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History
Calque of French île flottante.
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