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stiff peaks

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Firm tips (of whipping cream or egg whites) which have been beaten and are so aerated that they stand up straight.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-normally

Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle

Examples

  • Whisk your egg whites until you have stiff peaks and then the bowl can be held upside down over your head and the egg whites stay put.

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Antonyms: none provided

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Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: punto de nieve — firm tips
  • Spanish: picos firmes — firm tips