dragee

• Sustantivo que designa pequeñas golosinas, a menudo decorativas, como bolitas de caramelo plateadas para adornar pasteles, frutos secos o trozos de fruta recubiertos de azúcar, o una pastilla con capa de azúcar.

A noun referring to small, often decorative confections such as silvery candy beads used for cake decoration, sugar-coated nuts or fruit pieces, or a sugar-coated medicated pill.

1. Decorative candy beadB1formalculinary

   Small, silvery or brightly colored candy beads used for decorating cakes, cookies, and other confections.

   Gragea decorativa

   • She sprinkled silver dragees over the wedding cake.
   • The baker used gold dragees to add a festive touch to the cupcakes.
   • Dragees are often used to create intricate patterns on pastries.

   Sinónimosnonpareil

2. Sugar-coated nut or fruitB1formalculinary

   A nut or piece of fruit that has been coated in a hard sugar shell, often eaten as a confection.

   Gragea de fruto seco o fruta

   • Almond dragees are a popular treat during the holiday season.
   • She offered a bowl of sugar-coated dragees to her guests.
   • These dragees are made by coating dried apricots in a sweet glaze.

   Sinónimoscomfitsugarplum

3. Sugar-coated pillB2formalmedical

   A medicinal pill that is coated with sugar to make it easier to swallow or more palatable.

   Píldora recubierta de azúcar

   • The pharmacist recommended a dragee for the child's cough.
   • These dragees are designed to mask the bitter taste of the medicine.
   • Sugar-coated dragees were once a common form of medication.