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calisson
A Provençal diamond-shaped confection made with ground almonds
Pronunciation: say calisson
Meaning
A Provençal diamond-shaped confection made with ground almonds.
Example
A crème brûlée into which had been blitzed those Provençal iced-marzipan biscuits called "calisson" was a crème brûlée adulterated.
A crème brûlée into which had been blitzed those Provençal iced-marzipan biscuits called "calisson" was a crème brûlée adulterated.
Practice tips
- Practice calisson out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.