Meaning of the word glace in English

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glace

US /ɡlæsˈeɪ/
UK /ˈɡlæs.eɪ/
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Noun

candied fruit, especially cherries, used in cakes and desserts

Example:
The fruitcake was filled with colorful glacé cherries.
She decorated the cupcakes with tiny pieces of glacé fruit.

Adjective

having a smooth, glossy surface, typically produced by a coating

Example:
The leather shoes had a beautiful glacé finish.
The cake was covered with a smooth, glacé icing.