bonbon

Etymology

Borrowed from French bonbon, reduplication of bon (“good”), from Latin bonus.

noun

  1. A sweet, especially a small chocolate-covered candy.
  2. (cooking) A small, spherical savory snack or canapé.
    The terrine was served with black pudding bonbons.
  3. (Australia, South Africa) A Christmas cracker.

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