frangipane

noun

fran·​gi·​pane ˈfran-jə-ˌpān How to pronounce frangipane (audio) fräⁿ-zhē-ˈpän How to pronounce frangipane (audio)
: a custard usually flavored with almonds

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The classic French version, the galette des rois, is a puff pastry cake usually filled with frangipane—a sweet cream made from almonds, butter, sugar, and eggs. — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025 These tarts from San Francisco restaurant Che Fico transform wintry fruits into a comforting treat: The semolina frangipane creates a light, airy base that cradles juicy rounds of grapefruit and orange. — Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025

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Etymology

French, frangipani (perfume), fragipane, from Italian

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of frangipane was in 1858

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“Frangipane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frangipane. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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