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half-and-half

/ˌˈhæf ən ˌhæf/
/ˈhæfændhæf/
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Definitions of half-and-half
  1. adverb
    in equal parts
    “it was divided half-and-half
  2. adjective
    in equal parts
    “a half-and-half mixture”
    synonyms:
    equal
    having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
  3. noun
    half milk and half light cream; contains 10% to 18% butterfat
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    type of:
    dairy product
    milk and butter and cheese
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