croissant

crois·sant

noun \krȯ-ˈsänt, krə-; krwä-ˈsäⁿ\

plural croissants\-ˈsänt(s), -ˈsäⁿ(z)\

Definition of CROISSANT

: a flaky rich crescent-shaped roll

Origin of CROISSANT

French, literally, crescent, from Middle French, from present participle of croistre to grow, from Latin crescere — more at crescent

First Known Use: 1875

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

Rhymes with CROISSANT

arpent, beurre blanc, L'Enfant, Mont Blanc, riant, roman, Rouen, savant