beignet

/ˈbɛn.jeɪ//bɛnˈjeɪ/

noun

  1. 1

    A fritter (with a fruit or vegetable filling).

  2. 2

    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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