almond crescent
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of cookie: A very rich, sweet baked good containing ground almonds as a primary ingredient, traditionally shaped like a crescent or a small half-moon.
Usage
The term "almond crescent" is used as a countable noun to refer to a specific variety of cookie. It names the item directly. * She baked a batch of almond crescents for the holiday party. * Would you like an almond crescent with your coffee? * These almond crescents are my grandmother's recipe.
Advanced Usage
- The crescent shape is a defining characteristic of this cookie, often associated with traditional European baking, particularly Austrian or German ().
- The texture is typically crumbly and delicate due to the high content of ground almonds and butter.
Variants and Related Words
- Vanillekipferl (n): The German/Austrian name for a very similar, often identical, vanilla-dusted almond crescent cookie.
- Almond cookie (n): A more general term for any cookie where almond is the dominant flavor, which may not be crescent-shaped.
Synonyms
- Almond cookie
- Crescent cookie (This is a more general term; the specification "almond" is usually needed for clarity.)
Related Phrases
- Nut crescent: A broader category that includes cookies made with other ground nuts, like walnuts or hazelnuts, in the same crescent shape.
Noun
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very rich cookie containing ground almonds; usually crescent-shaped
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