praline

noun

: a confection of nuts and sugar: such as
a
: almonds cooked in boiling sugar until brown and crisp
b
: a patty of creamy brown sugar and pecan meats

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Find chocolate lipstick and other novelty edibles alongside more approachable pralines and truffles (boxes from €19). Nina Siegal, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025 Order Southern-style pralines along Savannah’s famed River Street at River Street Sweets, shop for handmade gifts and art at City Market or have a drink at one of the district’s many rooftop bars. Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024 There is also a Children’s Afternoon Tea available featuring treats like a luxurious cheesecake pot layered with sea salt caramel, sauce, praline, and Chantilly cream served in a chocolate pot, chocolate ganache éclairs, and rich banana bread. Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024 Its beignets are served with praline sauce and fresh strawberries along with the traditional avalanche of powdered sugar. Natasha Langan, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for praline 

Word History

Etymology

French, from Count Plessis-Praslin †1675 French soldier

First Known Use

1714, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of praline was in 1714

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“Praline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/praline. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

praline

noun
pra·​line ˈprä-ˌlēn How to pronounce praline (audio) ˈprā- How to pronounce praline (audio)
: a candy of nuts in boiled brown sugar or maple sugar

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