"millefruit" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} millefruit (not comparable)
  1. Made from a variety of fruits and nuts, especially citrus peels, angelica, and almonds in a hard white base. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-millefruit-en-adj-Rm~VlzA3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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