Fondant
/ˈfɒn.dɒnt/noun
A soft, pliable icing or candy used for coating cakes and making confections.
Did you know?Fondant ultimately traces back to Latin *fundere*, “to pour” or “to melt,” the same ancient root behind words tied to flowing, spilling, and liquefying.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
fundere
“to pour, melt, or flow out”
Old French
Old French
fondant
“melting; dissolving”
18th Century
French
fondant
“melting, soft, or melting away”
19th Century
English
fondant
“a smooth sugar paste or confection”