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Cronut

American  
[kroh-nuht, -nuht] / ˈkroʊ nət, -ˌnʌt /
Trademark.
  1. a brand name for a pastry made from croissant dough that has been deep-fried and shaped into a thick doughnutlike ring.


Etymology

Origin of Cronut

First recorded in 2010–13; cro(issant) + (dough)nut

Example Sentences

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So, he recalls, they found some cronut photos online, came up with a recipe, made a video and published it.

From BBC

For Ben Ebbrell, it comes down to the cronut.

From BBC

It lacks the trendiness of a cronut, the nostalgic appeal of an ice cream sundae or the sheer indulgence of a gooey cinnamon roll.

From Salon

However, it may be best to leave the matcha croissant or cronut for special occasions.

From Salon

Snag a cronut at the 24-hour Seaside Donuts Bakery or an açai bowl and a Nutella croissant at the Newport Coffee Co., which opens at 6:30 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times