English Explanatory Dictionary

macaroon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A soft biscuit or cookie prepared with almond or coconut dough.
  2. Alternative spelling of macaron.
noun
  1. A coarse, rude, low fellow.

Pronunciation

/ˌmæk.əˈɹuːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-macaroon.wav

Word forms

macaroon macaroons

Etymology

From French macaron. Doublet of macaron.

Derived words

French macaroon macaroonlike
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