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croquette

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of croquette

a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried

  • a fish croquette that tasted more of filler than of fish
Synonyms of croquette

cake, cutlet, fritter, galette, patty (also pattie)
Words Related to croquette

finger, stick

gâteau (or gateau)

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