The difference between Cornet and Ice cream

When used as nouns, cornet means a musical instrument of the brass family, slightly smaller than a trumpet, usually in the musical key of b-flat, whereas ice cream means a dessert made from frozen sweetened cream or a similar substance, usually flavoured.


check bellow for the other definitions of Cornet and Ice cream

  1. Cornet as a noun:

    A musical instrument of the brass family, slightly smaller than a trumpet, usually in the musical key of B-flat.

    Examples:

    "synonyms cornet-à-piston cornet-à-pistons"

  2. Cornet as a noun:

    A piece of paper twisted to be used as a container.

  3. Cornet as a noun (UK, dated):

    A pastry shell to be filled with ice-cream, hence an ice cream cone.

  4. Cornet as a noun (obsolete):

    A troop of cavalry; so called from its being accompanied by a cornet player.

  5. Cornet as a noun:

    A kind of organ stop.

  1. Cornet as a noun:

    The white headdress worn by the .

  2. Cornet as a noun (obsolete):

    The standard flown by a cavalry troop.

  3. Cornet as a noun (historical):

    The fifth commissioned officer in a cavalry troop, who carried the colours (equivalent to the in infantry).

  1. Ice cream as a noun (uncountable):

    A dessert made from frozen sweetened cream or a similar substance, usually flavoured.

    Examples:

    "Strawberries are particularly delicious with ice cream."

  2. Ice cream as a noun (countable):

    A snack consisting of ice cream on a stick, in a cup or in a wafer cone.

    Examples:

    "Can I have some money for an ice cream, Mum?"

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