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croissants (noun)

Croissants are buttery, flaky, crescent-shaped pastries made of a leavened variant of puff pastry. They are created by layering dough with butter multiple times through a process called lamination, resulting in a rich, airy texture.

💬 Example

"The smell of freshly baked croissants filled the morning air."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Crescent' moon that is 'Cross' because it's so 'Ant'-sy to be eaten: Croiss-ant.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

I want a croissants. → I want a croissant.

The croissant is very buttery. → The croissants are very buttery.

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