Meaning & use
croissant
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A crescent-shaped, flaky, buttery pastry made from a laminated yeast dough, typically eaten for breakfast.
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She grabbed a warm croissant from the bakery on her way to work.
The café is famous for its chocolate-filled croissants.
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French for "crescent," referring to its curved shape; despite its strong association with France, the layered pastry technique likely has Austrian origins.
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