almond paste
English
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Noun
- A type of confection made from ground almonds and sugar in equal quantities, bound with some syrup or other similar substance in order to form a paste.
Usage notes
- Often erroneously used as a synonym of marzipan, though the two terms refer to two somewhat different preparations.
Coordinate terms
Translations
paste made from ground almonds and sugar in equal quantities
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