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beignet Definition

bei·gnet (bā nyā′)

noun

  1. a fritter with a filling of fruit, vegetable, meat, fish, cheese, etc.
  2. a square doughnut or friedcake coated with powdered sugar

Etymology: Fr, fritter

beignet Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • coconut: It came with a lychee and coconut beignet that I couldn't manage but the husband thought was so good he ate both.

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