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beignet
UK /ˈbɛn.jeɪ/ US /bɛnˈjeɪ/
noun 2
Definitions
noun
1
A fritter (with a fruit or vegetable filling).
2
A Louisiana-style fried doughnut or fritter covered in powdered sugar.
We sat in a New Orleans cafe eating beignets and sipping cappuccinos.
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