Meaning of croissant in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /k(r)wɑˈsɑnt/

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  1. Noun

    croissant

    Etymology

    late 19th century: French (see crescent). The term had occasionally been recorded earlier as a variant of crescent

    Definitions

    1. very rich flaky crescent-shaped roll

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