Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A crisp sweet cake or pastry; something brittle made of nuts, as peanut brittle, etc.
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Examples
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But with the same buoyant faith she brought to the task of mastering the croquant, Katie is sure she can get it done.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentices Lisa Abend 2011
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But with the same buoyant faith she brought to the task of mastering the croquant, Katie is sure she can get it done.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentices Lisa Abend 2011
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Iced cherry parfait with cherry frangipane and almond croquant brought up the rear.
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In my childhood I got so familiar with the local farmers they nicknamed me Jacquou le croquant, Jacques the peasant, from a famous novel.
The Stars Are Also Fire Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 1994
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In my childhood I got so familiar with the local farmers they nicknamed me Jacquou le croquant, Jacques the peasant, from a famous novel.
The Stars Are Also Fire Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 1994
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And as to desserts, new additions include a cream with forest fruits, croquant, rum and chocolate mousse sauce.
SofiaEcho RSS feed 2008
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And as to desserts, new additions include a cream with forest fruits, croquant, rum and chocolate mousse sauce.
SofiaEcho RSS feed 2008
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And as to desserts, new additions include a cream with forest fruits, croquant, rum and chocolate mousse sauce.
SofiaEcho RSS feed 2008
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And as to desserts, new additions include a cream with forest fruits, croquant, rum and chocolate mousse sauce.
SofiaEcho RSS feed 2008
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And as to desserts, new additions include a cream with forest fruits, croquant, rum and chocolate mousse sauce.
SofiaEcho RSS feed 2008
qms commented on the word croquant
When cookies don't turn out as planned
Because of moisture being too scant,
You must lie just a little
And boast of the brittle:
Pretend your intent to bake a croquant.
April 2, 2014