Meaning of the word beignet in English

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beignet

US /benˈjeɪ/
UK /benˈjeɪ/
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Noun

1.

a fritter or doughnut, typically made from choux pastry, served hot and sprinkled with powdered sugar, especially in New Orleans.

Example:
We enjoyed warm beignets and coffee for breakfast in the French Quarter.
The chef demonstrated how to make perfect, fluffy beignets.
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