fondant

/fɒnˈdɒnt/ · noun

Meaning

(usually uncountable) A flavored, creamy sugar preparation, used for icing cakes or as a base for candies.
A candy filled with such a preparation.
A sugar dough, usually prepared as large sheets (rolled fondant), used in place of icing to cover large areas of cakes, composed of sugar, water, gelatin, glycerine.
(usually uncountable) Fondue.
(usually uncountable) The base or flux, in enamel, which is colored throughout by metallic oxide while in a state of fusion.
Stooping, as for prey: said of an eagle, a falcon, etc.

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