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Noun: croissant  kru'sant or krwaa'soÑ [N. Amer], kra-són or krwaa'soÑ [Brit]
  1. Very rich flaky crescent-shaped roll
    "He enjoyed a buttery croissant with his morning coffee";
    - crescent roll

Derived forms: croissants

Type of: bun, roll

Encyclopedia: Croissant