supreme

supreme
 v.— «The white jicama strips and red bell pepper make this salad a treat for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Follow the instructions given above to supreme the grapefruit, keeping the bitter membrane out of the salad.» —“This Citrus Yields Sweet-Tart Possibilities” by Mary Carroll The Record (New Jersey) Feb. 28, 2001. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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