beignet
Meaning
- (UK) A fritter (with a fruit or vegetable filling).
- (US) A Louisiana-style fried doughnut or fritter covered in powdered sugar.
Synonyms
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈbɛn.jeɪ/
Etymology
Borrowed from French beignet, ultimately of Frankish origin.
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