ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Macaroon

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌmæk.əˈɹuːn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Macaroon is a noun meaning A soft biscuit or cookie prepared with almond or coconut dough.

Meaning

A soft biscuit or cookie prepared with almond or coconut dough.

More Meanings

  1. Alternative spelling of macaron.
  2. (archaic) A coarse, rude, low fellow.

Example Sentences

Like a big wife, at sight of lothed meat, Ready to travail; so I sigh and sweat, To hear this macaroon talk on in vain.
I will take charge of the cake department, including, if I remember rightly, plum and plain, rout cakes, and macaroons, finger biscuits, and cracknels.

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