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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A pastry combining characteristics of a croissant and a muffin. A muffin-like breadstuff made from croissant dough. A croissant-based muffin.

   ""There are cruffins," I said, finally picking one up for myself. "We're not going anywhere.""

Example

More examples

""There are cruffins," I said, finally picking one up for myself. "We're not going anywhere.""

Etymology

Blend of croissant + muffin.

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