beignet
Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /ˈbɛn.jeɪ/
  • (GA) IPA: /bɛnˈjeɪ/
Noun

beignet (plural beignets)

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