1. a confection made of nuts (especially pecans or almonds) and sugar or syrup
2. a smooth paste made from nuts and sugar, used as a filling or flavoring

Examples

• She bought a box of pecan pralines from the candy shop.
• The pralines melted in the summer heat.
• New Orleans is famous for its creamy pralines.
• The cake was filled with hazelnut praline.
• He learned to make pralines from his grandmother’s recipe.
• The praline ice cream was rich and sweet.
• Street vendors sold fresh pralines to tourists.