Beignet

//bɛnˈjeɪ//

Synonyms for "beignet" (6 found)

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Noun(1 words)

Related words (3)

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Translations

14 translations across 7 languages.

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Esperanto

2 entries
  • benjeto noun (fritter)
  • benjeto noun (donut)

Finnish

2 entries
  • beignet noun (fritter)
  • beignet noun (donut)

French

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  • beignet noun (fritter)
  • beignet noun (donut)

Italian

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  • bignola noun (fritter)
  • bignè noun (fritter)

Latin

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  • scriblīta noun (fritter)

Spanish

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  • buñuelo noun (fritter)
  • buñuelo noun (donut)
  • buñuelo de viento noun (donut)

Tagalog

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  • bunwelos noun (fritter)
  • bunwelos noun (donut)

Sample sentences

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Both the Spanish and the French had a major influence on New Orleans cuisine, but it was the French settlers who introduced the beignet. The square pastry is fried dough that has been sprinkled with powdered sugar. Quite like an American doughnut, but less filling. Locals enjoy the delicacy with cafe au lait, or coffee with steamed milk.

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

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