Dictionary
bei•gnet
Pronunciation: (ben-yā'; Fr. be-nye'), [key]—
n.,
—pl. bei•gnetsPronunciation: (ben-yāz'; Fr. be-nye'). [key]
1. a fritter or doughnut.
2. French Cookery.any fruit, vegetable, seafood, etc., dipped in batter and deep-fried.
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