1. Plural of dacquoise; a type of meringue-based dessert or cake layer made with ground nuts (typically almonds or hazelnuts), sugar, and egg whites, often used in French pastry.
Usage: culinary; French origin; often used in professional baking and patisserie

Examples

• The pastry chef stacked three delicate dacquoises with buttercream filling.
• Dacquoises are a classic component of French desserts and require careful handling.
• She prepared the dacquoises the day before to ensure they were perfectly crisp.
• The hazelnut dacquoises provided a nutty flavor to the wedding cake.
• Professional bakers often make dacquoises in advance since they store well in airtight containers.