1. "Blanches" as a plural form:
* It could be the plural form of "blanche," which is a French word meaning "white" or "pale." In this case, it would be used to describe multiple things that are white or pale.
* It could also be the plural form of a specific word like "blanche" (a type of flower), "blanche" (a type of cheese), or "blanche" (a person's name).
2. "Blanches" as a verb:
* "Blanches" could be the third person plural present tense of the verb "to blanch," which means to whiten, bleach, or turn pale.
Without more context, it's impossible to know the exact meaning of "blanches." Please provide more information about where you encountered this word, and I'll be happy to help you understand its meaning.