crème de noyau
noun
crème de no·yau
\¦kremdə¦nwȧˈyō, ¦krām-; ¦krēmdən¦wī¦ō\
Definition of crème de noyau
crèmes de noyau
: a liqueur with a brandy base flavored primarily with essential oils derived from the kernels of peaches, plums, and cherries or from almonds, the predominant flavor being that of bitter almonds
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Origin and Etymology of crème de noyau
French, literally, cream of kernel
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