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Meaning of beignet

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

beignet

Pronunciation:/ˈbɛn.jeɪ//bɛnˈjeɪ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A fritter (with a fruit or vegetable filling).

  2. A Louisiana-style fried doughnut or fritter covered in powdered sugar.

    Example: We sat in a New Orleans cafe eating beignets and sipping cappuccinos.