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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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 5 Jun. 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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