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fondant

Pronunciation: /ˈfɒnd(ə)nt/
Definition of fondant

noun

[mass noun]
  • a thick paste made of sugar and water and often flavoured or coloured, used in the making of sweets and the icing and decoration of cakes.
  • [count noun] a sweet made of fondant.

Origin:

late 19th century: from French, literally 'melting', present participle of fondre

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Definition of fondant in the US English dictionary
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