noyau

British  

/ ˈnwaɪəʊ /

noun

1. a liqueur made from brandy flavoured with nut kernels

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Etymology

Origin of noyau

C18: from French: kernel, from Latin nux nut

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Example Sentences

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noyau

You may substitute for the almonds, half a gill of noyau, in which case, omit the wine.

From Seventy-Five Receipts for Pastry, Cakes and Sweetmeats, by Miss Leslie by Eliza Leslie

So too are the crêmes—mocha, tea, noyau, cumin, mint, ether, etc.; also the sirops, including orgeat, very refreshing in the summer-time.

From Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 by Various

"There, you shall have another miniature glass—a fairy glass—of noyau," she said gaily.

From The Room in the Dragon Volant by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

Strawberry, raspberry, pineapple, or orange-ices are generally used for sherbets with liqueurs such as curaçao, maraschino, noyau, etc., combined with kirsch, rum, or champagne.

From The Century Cook Book by Mary Ronald

Coffee and some old china cups, which appeared to me quite beautiful, stood on a silver tray; and some liqueur glasses, with a flask, which turned out to be noyau, on a salver beside it.

From The Room in the Dragon Volant by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

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