Nougat: meaning, definitions and examples
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nougat
[ หnuหษกษt ]
sweet treat
Nougat is a sweet confection made from sugar or honey, nuts, and egg white. It is often chewy and can be found in various types, usually encasing other ingredients like chocolate or fruits. Nougat is a popular ingredient in many candy bars and desserts around the world.
Synonyms
candy, confection, treat.
Examples of usage
- I love the nougat in this chocolate bar.
- The cake was topped with a layer of nougat.
- She made a delicious nougat with almonds and pistachios.
Translations
Translations of the word "nougat" in other languages:
๐ต๐น nougat
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Nougat
๐ฎ๐ฉ nougat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝัะณะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ nugat
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฌใผ
๐ซ๐ท nougat
๐ช๐ธ nougat
๐น๐ท nugatin
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฌุง
๐จ๐ฟ nugรกt
๐ธ๐ฐ nugat
๐จ๐ณ ็่ฝง็ณ
๐ธ๐ฎ nougat
๐ฎ๐ธ nรณgat
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะพะณะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nugat
๐ฒ๐ฝ nougat
Etymology
The word 'nougat' comes from the Provenรงal word 'nujada', which is derived from the Latin 'nux', meaning 'nut'. Historically, nougat has its roots in the Mediterranean region, particularly in France and Spain, where it has been enjoyed since ancient times. The traditional recipe comprises sugar or honey blended with roasted nuts, particularly almonds and hazelnuts. Over centuries, nougat has evolved, with different cultures incorporating local flavors and ingredients, leading to various styles such as 'torrone' in Italy and 'turrรณn' in Spain. Today, nougat is a beloved confection worldwide, often served as a treat during festive occasions.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,698, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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