1. Plural of couverture; a type of chocolate coating or covering used in confectionery and baking, typically containing cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and sugar.
Usage: culinary/baking term; French origin, used in English culinary contexts
2. Plural of couverture; in law and diplomacy, a cover or pretext; a legal fiction or device used to conceal the true nature of a transaction.
Usage: formal/legal; archaic or specialized usage

Examples

• The pastry chef selected premium couvertures for the chocolate truffles.
• Different couvertures were tested to achieve the desired flavor profile.
• The confectioner ordered several kilos of dark couvertures from Belgium.
• High-quality couvertures contain a higher percentage of cocoa butter.
• The recipe calls for melting the couvertures at a precise temperature.