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Meaning of beignet | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

/ˈbɛn.jeɪ/

Definitions

A fritter (with a fruit or vegetable filling).
UK
A Louisiana-style fried doughnut or fritter covered in powdered sugar.
US

Equivalents

Español buñuelo buñuelo de viento

Suomi beignet

Français beignet

Examples

“We sat in a New Orleans cafe eating beignets and sipping cappuccinos.”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

Beiguan Beihai Beihold Beijing Beijing Biden Beijing bikini