nougat

nou·gat (no̵̅o̅′gət)

noun

a confection of sugar paste with almonds or other nuts, and, sometimes, fruit

Etymology: Fr < Prov nogat < noga, nuga, nut < L nux, nut

Adjective modifier

Italian: A traditional continental market is set to tempt food lovers with everything from mouth watering Dutch waffles to indulgent Italian nougat.

Modifies a noun

cream: A brittle almond cookie base layered with butter nougat cream, soft caramel, roasted peanuts and milk chocolate.

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