noyau

/ (ˈnwaɪəʊ) /

noun

a liqueur made from brandy flavoured with nut kernels

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What does “barren” mean?

a cylindrical wooden container with slightly bulging sides.

Worn down by dullness, tedious repetition.

unproductive; unfruitful

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Word Origin for noyau

C18: from French: kernel, from Latin nux nut

Words nearby noyau

nowy, now you're talking, Nox, noxious, noyade, noyau, Noyes, Noyon, nozzle, Np, NPA

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Example sentences from the Web for noyau

Maraschino, curaao, and noyau make delicious flavorings for cream.
The Century Cook Book|Mary Ronald
Mix the jam and the cream, then carefully add the noyau and the lemon juice.
Ice Creams, Water Ices, Frozen Puddings Together with Refreshments for all Social Affairs|Mrs. S. T. Rorer
It reminds one of the odour of almonds, and of Noyau cordials.
The Art of Entertaining|M. E. W. Sherwood
Maraschino has the flavor of bitter cherry, curaao of orange-peel, noyau of peach-kernels or nuts.
The Century Cook Book|Mary Ronald

"There, you shall have another miniature glass—a fairy glass—of noyau," she said gaily.
The Room in the Dragon Volant|J. Sheridan LeFanu

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