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Definitions of caramel

noun
chewy candy of sugar or syrup boiled until thick and pulled until glossy

synonyms: bonbon au caramel

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bonbon, sucrerie
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
noun
soft creamy candy

synonyms: fondant américain

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type of:
bonbon, sucrerie
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
noun
firm chewy candy made from caramelized sugar and butter and milk

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type of:
bonbon, sucrerie
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts

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