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

Examples of praline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The praline beignets are decadent and the Rampart Street location offers savory varieties like crab meat beignets and breakfast versions. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024 The scenic riverfront is speckled with old-fashioned candy shops (pralines and salt water taffy, anyone?), cozy bookstores, and whimsical boutiques. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024 Made fresh several times a week, the Student Kiss is a praline mixture consisting of truffle-nougat-noisette cream on a fine wafer crisp and then covered with dark chocolate. Yolanda Evans, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2024 The shops also sell pralines and gourmet Brigadeiros, a scrumptious Brazilian dessert that’s akin to bonbons and has a fudge-like texture. Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 9 Feb. 2024 Most king cakes are baked with a cream cheese filling but other fillings such as pecan pralines, cinnamon, fruit and chocolate are also popular. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024 Apples—a staple grown in several Mexican states—are also featured in the Apple & Cashew Bonbon, a rich and delectable morsel sporting apple cider, cashew praline, and lavender gel enrobed in semisweet chocolate. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2023 Expect plenty of Peeps, chocolate bunnies, and niche Southern treats like pralines, or even a meaningful gift to commemorate the reason for the season. Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024 Ladurée Paris Box of 20 Macarons Chocolates from Maison du Chocolat Silky ganaches and delightfully textured pralines are Maison du Chocolat specialties, and any chocolate lover will appreciate these little morsels. Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 6 Dec. 2023

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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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Cite this Entry

“Praline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/praline. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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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