crouton

pronunciation

How to pronounce crouton in British English: UK [ˈkru:tɒn]word uk audio image

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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.)).