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Meaning of croissants
A type of flaky, crescent-shaped pastry
Etymology of croissants
The word "croissant" comes from the French language, where it is derived from the word "crescent", meaning "growing" or "increasing", likely referring to the moon's crescent shape
The pastry itself is believed to have originated in Austria, where it was known as a "Kipferl", and was later adopted by French bakers, who developed the croissant into its modern form
Synonyms
Definitions
- A flaky, crescent-shaped pastry, typically made with a yeast dough that is rolled and folded to create its distinctive layers, and often filled with chocolate or other sweet or savory fillings
- * A type of bread that is made with a similar dough, but may not have the same flaky texture or crescent shape
Usage Examples
- The bakery is famous for its delicious croissants, which are made fresh every morning
- * She spread jam on her croissant and took a bite, savoring the flaky texture and sweet flavor
- * The croissant was filled with chocolate, and the combination of the rich, sweet filling and the buttery pastry was irresistible