croissant
pronunciation
How to pronounce croissant in British English:
UK ['krwæsɒ̃]
How to pronounce croissant in American English:
US [krwɑˈsɑŋ, krəˈsɑnt]
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- Noun:
- very rich flaky crescent-shaped roll
Word Origin
- croissant
- croissant: see crescent
- croissant (n.)
- 1899, see crescent.
Example
- 1. The croissant is as widely travelled as the burger .
- 2. Do you know the croissant was invented in romania .
- 3. Benjamin : croissant for appetizer and two beef steaks for dinner .
- 4. I 'll split this croissant with you .
- 5. Breakfast is only cappuccino and croissant .