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vichyssoise (n.)

1939, French, in full crême vichyssoise glacée, literally "iced cream (soup) of Vichy" (see Vichy).

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Vichy (adj.)
in reference to collaborationist government of France, 1940, from the name of the city in department of Allier in central France, famous for mineral springs, seat 1940-44 of the French government formed under Nazi occupation and headed by Pétain. The place name is of uncertain origin.

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Definitions of vichyssoise from WordNet

vichyssoise (n.)
a creamy potato soup flavored with leeks and onions; usually served cold;
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