ˈfranjəˌpān, -raan-, fräⁿzhēpȧn noun
( -s )
Etymology: French & Italian; French, from Italian frangipane, a kind of perfume originally used to perfume gloves, after the Marquis Muzio Frangipane or Frangipani, 16th century Italian nobleman
1. : frangipani
2.
a. : a dessert of almond cream flavored with frangipani or jasmine perfume
b. : a custard cream flavored with almonds and used as a tart filling