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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Its beignets are served with praline sauce and fresh strawberries along with the traditional avalanche of powdered sugar. Natasha Langan, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024 Festive nuts are also a hallmark here—chestnut offers a sweet, earthy quality, while praline and hazelnut bring equally rich aromas. Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024 The heart notes unfold like a bouquet of emotions – lush nectarine and pink praline dancing with jasmine, rose damascena, and orange blossom. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024 The dine-in menu includes a charcuterie appetizer, salad, two entrees (choice of roasted turkey, smoked ham or salmon), choice of two pastas and two traditional sides and a choice of dessert (pumpkin praline cheesecake, apple crostada or chocolate layered cake). Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Nov. 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 20 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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