# calas

> English word · Noun · IPA /kəˈlɑː/

## Definitions
1. Dumplings made with a deep-fried batter of rice, yeast, sugar, eggs, and flour, part of Creole cuisine.

## Etymology
Possibly borrowed from Nupe kara (“fried cake”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/calas