Meaning of the word beignet in English
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beignet
US /benˈjeɪ/
UK /benˈjeɪ/

Noun
1.
a fritter or doughnut, typically made from choux pastry, served hot and sprinkled with powdered sugar, especially in New Orleans.
Example:
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We enjoyed warm beignets and coffee for breakfast in the French Quarter.
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The chef demonstrated how to make perfect, fluffy beignets.
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