Beignet: meaning, definitions and examples
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beignet
[ beɪˈnjeɪ ]
food item
A beignet is a type of deep-fried pastry that is often sprinkled with powdered sugar. It is a popular treat in French cuisine, particularly in New Orleans where it is commonly served with coffee. The dough is typically made from choux pastry, which is light and airy once fried.
Synonyms
doughnut, fried pastry, pastry
Examples of usage
- I love having beignets with my coffee in the morning.
- The café is famous for its delicious beignets.
- She tried making beignets at home for the first time.
- Beignets are a popular dessert at Mardi Gras.
- You can't visit New Orleans without trying a beignet.
Translations
Translations of the word "beignet" in other languages:
🇵🇹 beignet
- donut
- bolinho
🇮🇳 बिग्नेट
- डोनट
- पेस्ट्री
🇩🇪 Beignet
- Krapfen
- Donut
🇮🇩 beignet
- donat
- kue
🇺🇦 бенйе
- пончик
- випічка
🇵🇱 beignet
- pączek
- ciasto
🇯🇵 ベニエ
- ドーナツ
- ペイストリー
🇫🇷 beignet
- donut
- pâtisserie
🇪🇸 beignet
- donut
- masa frita
🇹🇷 beignet
- donut
- hamur tatlısı
🇰🇷 베니에
- 도넛
- 페이스트리
🇸🇦 بينيت
- دونات
- معجنات
🇨🇿 beignet
- kobliha
- sladkost
🇸🇰 beignet
- šiška
- koláč
🇨🇳 贝尼耶
- 甜甜圈
- 油炸糕点
🇸🇮 beignet
- krof
- pecivo
🇮🇸 beignet
- donuts
- bakstur
🇰🇿 бенйе
- донат
- тәтті
🇬🇪 ბეინეტი
- დონატი
- ნამცხვარი
🇦🇿 beignet
- donut
- xəmir şirniyyatı
🇲🇽 beignet
- dona
- masa frita
Word origin
The word 'beignet' comes from the French word meaning 'bump' or 'lump', which refers to the rounded shape of the pastry. Its origins can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was first introduced in France. The term was then adopted in Louisiana, particularly in New Orleans, where beignets became a staple of Creole cuisine. The French settlers brought the recipe with them, and over time, it evolved into the delicious treat we know today. Beignets are often enjoyed as a dessert or breakfast item, typically dusted with powdered sugar. The cultural significance of beignets has made them a beloved culinary icon in New Orleans, often associated with the city's vibrant café culture.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,615, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.