Meaning
A French liqueur made at Poissy in north central France from brandy and flavoured with almonds and the pits of apricots.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from French noyau, from Middle French noyau, from Old French noel, from either Early Medieval Latin nōdellus (“buckle”) or Late Latin nucālis (“nut-like”). Doublet of newel and noil.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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