crouton

(kro̵̅o̅′tän′, kro̵̅o̅ tän′)

noun

any of the small, crisp pieces of toasted or fried bread often served in soup or salads

Origin: Fr croûton < croûte, a crust < L crusta: see crust

See crouton in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A small crisp piece of toasted or fried bread.

Origin:

Origin: French croûton

Origin: , diminutive of croûte, crust

Origin: , from Old French crouste

Origin: , from Latin crūsta; see kreus- in Indo-European roots

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