A LA MODE


Meaning of A LA MODE in English

Variant: also a la mode

Pronunciation: ˌ ä-l ə - ' m ō d, ˌ a-l ə -

Function: adjective

Etymology: French, according to the fashion

Date: 1646

1 : FASHIONABLE , STYLISH

2 : topped with ice cream

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