Beignet
[beɪˈnjɛ]Meaning
French word for a deep-fried pastry, literally "bump"
Background Story
Beignet is the French word for a deep-fried pastry, literally "bump". In English it is used for a fritter with a fruit or vegetable filling, and in the United States for a Louisiana-style fried doughnut or fritter covered in powdered sugar.
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