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croffle en · NOUN · etymology 1

Meanings

  1. (plural-normally) A small hollow polythene or polypropylene ball used in various technical applications.
    • A blanket of croffles (hollow polythene or polypropylene balls) is an effective way of covering the surface of liquid in the tank. The croffles have a raised seam so that they interlock and do not rotate which would otherwise expose a wetted surface to the tank roof space. 2002, Ian Smallwood, Solvent Recovery Handbook, CRC Press, →ISBN, page 58:

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croffle en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

Etymology

Blend of croissant + waffle.

Meanings

  1. A pastry that is hybrid of a croissant and waffle. A croissant-based waffle. A waffle made from croissant dough.
    • Whether you're in the market for a gourmet full English, vegetarian alternative, or a sweet croffle (croissant-waffle hybrid) with a coffee, this is the place to go. 2023, The Rough Guide to Thailand, Apa Publications, →ISBN:

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Hypernyms

pastry · breadstuff · waffle

Relateds

cruffin · waffle · croissant · cronut