beignet

English

/ˈbɛn.jeɪ/, /bɛnˈjeɪ/

noun
Definitions
  • (UK) A fritter (with a fruit or vegetable filling).
  • (US) A Louisiana-style fried doughnut or fritter covered in powdered sugar.

Etymology

Borrowed from French beignet.

Origin

French

beignet

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