piloncillo

/piʎoŋˈsijo/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of unrefined brown sugar, usually sold in cone-shaped or pyramid-shaped forms, commonly used in Mexican and Latin American cuisine

“She sprinkled piloncillo over her hot chocolate for an extra touch of sweetness.”

Synonyms

  • raw sugar
  • unrefined sugar

Antonyms

  • refined sugar
  • white sugar