noun
- A liqueur made from brandy flavored with fruit kernels, especially apricot or peach pits.
Usage: Also spelled 'noyaux' in plural form.; French origin; used in English primarily in culinary and bartending contexts.
Examples
- The bartender added a splash of noyau to the cocktail for a subtle almond flavor.
- Noyau is traditionally made by steeping apricot pits in brandy.
- She ordered a glass of noyau as an after-dinner digestif.
- The recipe called for noyau to enhance the dessert's nutty undertones.