cruller

American  

[kruhl-er] / ˈkrʌl ər /

Or kruller

noun

1. a rich, light cake cut from a rolled dough and deep-fried, usually having a twisted oblong shape and sometimes topped with sugar or icing.

2. Also called French cruller.  a rich, light, raised doughnut, often with a ridged surface and sometimes topped with white icing.

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cruller British  

/ ˈkrʌlə /

noun

1. a light sweet ring-shaped cake, fried in deep fat

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Etymology

Origin of cruller

1795–1805, < Dutch krul curl + -er ¹

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How does cruller compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• cruller vs. donut

Example Sentences

It’s a sweet plan, but not as sweet as the crullers that the diner waitress brings out for the plotting pair: a glazed cruller for Dave and a chocolate one for Nancy.

From Salon

These include cinnamon sticks, filled and flavored donuts, French crullers and fritters.

From Salon

If tokamaks look like donuts, stellarators could be seen as the crullers of the fusion world with a more complex, twisted design.

From Science Daily

Grab a cruller and let’s take a look!

From Los Angeles Times

Second favorite would be the springy strawberry-dipped cruller — this, she lost to her kid after one bite.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• bread
• doughnut
• muffin
• pastry
• scone