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Praline: meaning, definitions and examples

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praline

 

[ หˆprษ‘หliหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

candy type

A praline is a confection that typically consists of a sugar syrup, cream, and nuts, often chocolate-coated. Originating from France, pralines can also refer to individual candies or a type of coarse filling used in chocolates and desserts. In the United States, particularly in New Orleans, pralines are usually made with pecans, and they have a more caramel-like texture. Pralines are popular in various cultures and come in different varieties depending on the region.

Synonyms

candy, confection, sweet

Examples of usage

  • I bought a box of pralines for dessert.
  • The praline filling in the chocolate was delightful.
  • She loves to eat pralines during the holidays.

Translations

Translations of the word "praline" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pralinรช

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคฒเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Praline

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ praline

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะฐะปั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pralinka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒฉใƒชใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pralinรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pralinรฉ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pralin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋ž„๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑุงูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pralinka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pralinka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทงๅ…‹ๅŠ›ๅคนๅฟƒ็ณ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pralina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pralรญna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะฐะปะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pralin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pralinรฉ

Etymology

The word 'praline' comes from the French term 'pralinรฉ', which itself is derived from the name of a French diplomat named Cรฉsar de Choiseul, Comte de Pralin, who is credited with creating the confection in the early 18th century. Originally, the term referred to a sugar-coated almond, but over time it evolved to describe the sweet treat made with various nuts and sugar, particularly in the form of candies. The French praline became popular across Europe and was adapted in many countries, leading to regional variations. In the Southern United States, particularly in New Orleans, pralines took on a different meaning, typically associated with a creamy, fudge-like texture and made with pecans, reflecting local culinary traditions. Today, pralines are enjoyed worldwide and are often associated with gourmet chocolatiers and artisanal candy makers.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,775, 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.