frangipane

noun

: a custard usually flavored with almonds

Examples of frangipane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The bi-colored chocolate hazelnut croissant ($6.50) is a thing of beauty, and the abundant frangipane filling in the almond croissant ($6.50) is appropriately decadent. John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 8 July 2024 One of Librae’s most popular (and photographed) pastries is a croissant that splits at the seam to reveal a rich frangipane perfumed with pistachio and rose. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2024 Founded by Sydney transplants Rob and Kate Joseph, the restaurant serves dishes common in Australia but rarely found in the U.S. Popular items include meat pies like a pork and fennel sausage roll and pastries like the almond frangipane croissant. David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024 Perhaps apricot tahini shortbread bars, pistachio frangipane and blood orange galette or frozen mango and pomegranate pops. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2023 Next, make the frangipane. Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2021 Pecan and walnut frangipane is especially rich; pistachios produce a faintly green frangipane. Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2021 Extra syrup and frangipane can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2021 Arrange sliced apple quarters on top of frangipane, crowding them closely together. Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 10 Dec. 2021

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Word History

Etymology

French, frangipani (perfume), fragipane, from Italian

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frangipane was in 1858

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Cite this Entry

“Frangipane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frangipane. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.

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