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marrons glacés
[ French ma-rawn gla-sey ]
plural noun
- marrons glazed or coated with sugar, eaten as a confection; candied chestnuts.
marrons glacés
/ marɔ̃ ɡlase /
plural noun
- chestnuts cooked in syrup and glazed
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Word History and Origins
Origin of marrons glacés1
Borrowed into English from French around 1870–75
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Example Sentences
Passing a pastry cook's, he noticed some marrons glaces in a glass jar, and thought, "I will take in a pound for Clotilde."
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He pointed out the bag on the mantel-shelf, saying, "I have bought you some marrons glaces."
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A lobster next made its appearance, then an Arles sausage, marrons glaces and cherries, the first of the season!
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