First Known Use: 1877
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fondant
noun fon·dant \ˈfän-dənt\
Definition of FONDANT
1
: a soft creamy preparation of sugar, water, and flavorings that is used as a basis for candies or icings
2
: a candy consisting chiefly of fondant
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Origin of FONDANT
French, from present participle of fondre to melt — more at found
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