nougat — meaning in English

English meaning

• nougat noun A chewy confection made from whipped sugar or honey, often with nuts folded in.

Senses

nougat is used for these senses in English:

• Viennese nougat The softer hazelnut-based form of nougat common to central and eastern Europe
• nougat (uncountable) A mixture consisting of egg white and a sweetener, variously mixed with (in, _, western, _, Europe) almonds or (in, _, eastern, _, Europe) hazelnuts or (in, _, America) used without nuts as a filler in candy bars.