frangipane
nounUK /ˈfrændʒɪpeɪn/
US /ˈfrændʒəpeɪn/
A sweet, creamy filling made from almonds that goes inside cakes and pastries.
She baked a tart filled with frangipane and topped with fresh pears.
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2. A small tree or shrub of the frangipani family, known for its fragrant flowers.
The frangipane in the garden bloomed with pale pink flowers.
3. A perfume made from the flowers of the frangipani plant.
Her scarf carried the soft scent of frangipane.
4. A type of custard-like dessert filling flavored with almonds and sometimes rum.
The chef spooned warm frangipane over the poached fruit.