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noyau

British  
/ ˈnwaɪəʊ /

noun

  1. a liqueur made from brandy flavoured with nut kernels

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of noyau

C18: from French: kernel, from Latin nux nut

Example Sentences

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Jelly may be made in a similar manner of Madeira, marasquin, or noyau.

From Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches by Leslie, Eliza

When it is set, remove the small mold, and fill the space with Bavarian, using a flavor that goes well with the one used in the jelly—maraschino with orange; sherry, noyau, or almond with lemon.

From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary

This cordial is as clear as water, and nearly equal to noyau.

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

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

Maraschino, curaçao, and noyau make delicious flavorings for cream.

From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary

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