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| crou·ton [ kr tòn ] (plural crou·tons) |
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crunchy cube of bread: a small piece, usually a cube, of fried bread used as a garnish for soups, salads, and other dishes
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usually used in the plural
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| [Early 19th century. < French croûton, "little crust" < croûte "crust" < Latin crusta "rind, shell"] |
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