crouton
pronunciation
How to pronounce crouton in British English: UK [ˈkru:tɒn]
How to pronounce crouton in American English: US [ˈkrutɑn]
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- Noun:
- a small piece of toasted or fried bread; served in soup or salads
Word Origin
- crouton (n.)
- 1806, from French croûton "small piece of toasted bread," from croûte "crust," from Old French crouste (13c.), from Latin crusta (see crust (n.)).