Definition of bonbon
1 : a candy with chocolate or fondant coating and fondant center that sometimes contains fruits and nuts
2 : something that is pleasing in a light or frivolous way singing pop bonbons
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Origin and Etymology of bonbon
French, reduplication of bon good, from Latin bonus — more at bounty
First Known Use: 1770
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: a type of candy that usually has a chocolate cover and a soft center
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: a candy with a soft coating and a creamy center
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