# beignet

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈbɛn.jeɪ/

## Definitions
1. A fritter (with a fruit or vegetable filling).
2. A Louisiana-style fried doughnut or fritter covered in powdered sugar.

## Etymology
Borrowed from French beignet, ultimately of Frankish origin.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/beignet