Background for couverture

couverture

/kuˈvɜːtʃər/

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noun

Chocolate prepared for covering cakes and sweets; such a covering.

Examples :

"The baker dipped the strawberries in rich, melted couverture to make chocolate-covered treats. "

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noun

A common law doctrine developed in England during the Middle Ages, whereby a woman's legal existence, upon marriage, was subsumed by that of her husband, particularly with regard to ownership of property and protection.

Examples :

"Under the legal doctrine of couverture, a married woman in the 18th century could not own property independently; her possessions fell under her husband's control. "

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noun

Shelter, hiding place.

Examples :

"The thick bushes provided a good couverture for the rabbit, protecting it from the hawk. "