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croffle en · NOUN · etymology 1
Meanings
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(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
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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