Croissant: meaning, definitions and examples
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croissant
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food item
A croissant is a buttery, flaky, and pastry made from a rich yeast-leavened dough. It is shaped into a crescent form, which contributes to its distinctive appearance and texture. Originally from Austria, it was popularized in France, where it became a staple in bakeries and cafes. Croissants are often enjoyed for breakfast and can be served plain or filled with various ingredients like chocolate or almond paste.
Synonyms
bread roll, crescent roll, pastry.
Examples of usage
- I had a delicious croissant with my coffee this morning.
- The bakery's croissants are freshly baked every day.
- She placed a chocolate croissant in her shopping basket.
Translations
Translations of the word "croissant" in other languages:
๐ต๐น croissant
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅเคเคธเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Croissant
๐ฎ๐ฉ croissant
๐บ๐ฆ ะบััะฐัะฐะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ croissant
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใญใฏใใตใณ
๐ซ๐ท croissant
๐ช๐ธ croissant
๐น๐ท kruvasan
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๋ฃจ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑูุงุณุงู
๐จ๐ฟ croissant
๐ธ๐ฐ croissant
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏ้ข
๐ธ๐ฎ croissant
๐ฎ๐ธ croissant
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบััะฐััะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแ แฃแแกแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kruvasan
๐ฒ๐ฝ croissant
Etymology
The word 'croissant' comes from the French language, which translates directly to 'crescent.' Its origins can be traced back to the Austrian kipferl, a baked good that dates back to at least the 13th century. The kipferl was brought to France in the 18th century, and it is said that bakers in Vienna started to shape the pastry into a crescent form as a representation of a traditional victory over the Ottoman Empire. This shaped pastry caught the attention of French bakers, who began to refine its recipe, incorporating techniques of making puff pastry. The first documented recipe for the croissant was published in 1891 by Sylvain Claudius Goy. Today's croissant is often associated with French culture and is a symbol of the French culinary tradition, becoming widely popular around the world as a breakfast delight.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,963 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 34960 majolica
- 34961 extirpating
- 34962 snotty
- 34963 croissant
- 34964 overspill
- 34965 suggestible
- 34966 scribbler
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