fondant

/fɒnˈdɒnt/

noun

  1. 1

    (usually uncountable) A flavored, creamy sugar preparation, used for icing cakes or as a base for candies.

  2. 2

    A candy filled with such a preparation.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    (usually uncountable) Fondue.

    “fondant cheese”
  5. 5

    (usually uncountable) The base or flux, in enamel, which is colored throughout by metallic oxide while in a state of fusion.

adjective

  1. 1

    Stooping, as for prey: said of an eagle, a falcon, etc.

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