Col·bert (kôl-b r , k l-), Claudette Originally Lily Claudette Chauchoin. 1903-1996. American actress best known for her comedic roles. Her film credits include It Happened One Night (1934), for which she won an Academy Award. |
| Colbert, Jean Baptiste 1619-1683. French politician who served as an adviser to Louis XIV. Colbert reformed taxes, centralized the administration, and improved roads and canals in an effort to encourage trade. |
Colbert (French) [kɔlbɛr]
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1. (Biographies / Colbert, Claudette, real name Claudette Lily Chauchoin (1905-1996) F, French, THEATRE: actress) Claudette, real name Claudette Lily Chauchoin. 1905-96, French-born Hollywood actress, noted for her sophisticated comedy roles; her films include It Happened One Night (1934) and The Palm Beach Story (1942)
2. (Biographies / Colbert, Jean Baptiste (1619-1683) M, French, POLITICS: statesman) Jean Baptiste (ʒɑ̃ batist). 1619-83, French statesman; chief minister to Louis XIV: reformed the taille and pursued a mercantilist policy, creating a powerful navy and merchant fleet and building roads and canals
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| Noun | 1. | Colbert - butter creamed with parsley and tarragon and beef extract sauce - flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food |
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