British and American term for aluminum foil, but British more commonly say ‘tin foil’ (despite being aluminum).
Foil
Etymology & History
British aluminum wrap or sword. British dual kitchen and fencing meaning. Kitchen foil British cooking. Fencing foil British sport. Reflects British cooking and sport vocabulary.
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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