BONBON

bonbon

(noun) a candy that usually has a center of fondant or fruit or nuts coated in chocolate

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

bonbon (plural bonbons)

A sweet, especially a small chocolate-covered candy.

(cooking) A small, spherical savory snack or canapé.

(AU, South Africa) A Christmas cracker.

Source: Wiktionary


Bon"bon`, n. Etym: [F. bonbon, fr. bon bon very good, a superlative by reduplication, fr. bon good.]

Definition: Sugar confectionery; a sugarplum; hence, any dainty.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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