koeksister en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Borrowed from Afrikaans koeksister, from Dutch koek + sissen.
Meanings
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(South-Africa) A traditional Afrikaner confection consisting of a deep-fried twisted or plaited doughnut dipped in syrup immediately after cooking.
2003 Orania is unveiling a statue to the koeksister, that syrupy delicacy so loved by Afrikaners. When I tell people, everyone thinks it must be a joke. — Sunday Times
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| koeksijster | alternative | lexicographic | |
| koeksuster | alternative | lexicographic | |
| koeksisters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |