noun
tortoise-shell candy; hard candy
A traditional Japanese hard candy made by pouring sugar syrup onto a griddle, often shaped into lollipops. Named for its resemblance to tortoise shell (鼈甲).
See also: 鼈甲色
縁日でべっこう飴を買った。
I bought tortoise-shell candy at the festival.
べっこう飴は飴細工に
Tortoise-shell candy is often used in candy crafting.