pra·line 
(prälēn′, prā-)
(prälēn′, prā-)n.
1. A confection made of nut kernels, especially almonds or pecans, stirred in boiling sugar syrup until crisp and brown.
2. A hard candy made of sugar, butter, milk or cream, and pecans.
[French, after César de Choiseul, Comte du Plessis-Praslin (1598-1675), French army officer .]