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nougat

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Noun — A chewy confection made from whipped sugar or honey, often with nuts folded in.

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almond nougat a bar of nougat chewy nougat

Etymology

From French nougat, tracing back through Occitan to Latin nux, "nut" — a nod to the almonds or hazelnuts traditionally mixed in.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “nougat” mean?

The word “nougat” means a chewy confection made from whipped sugar or honey, often with nuts folded in. In plain terms, a soft, chewy sweet, often used as filler in chocolate bars or eaten on its own with nuts.

How do you pronounce “nougat”?

“Nougat” is pronounced NUH-giht (/ˈnuɡət/ in IPA).

How do you use “nougat” in a sentence?

Here is “nougat” used in a sentence: “The candy bar had a layer of nougat under the chocolate coating.”

What part of speech is “nougat”?

“Nougat” is a noun.

Where does the word “nougat” come from?

The word “nougat” comes from Latin. From French nougat, tracing back through Occitan to Latin nux, "nut" — a nod to the almonds or hazelnuts traditionally mixed in.

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