BRIOCHE


Meaning of BRIOCHE in English

[ bri:'ɒʃ , 'bri:ɒʃ ]

■ noun a small round French roll made from a light sweet yeast bread.

Origin

Fr., from Norman Fr. brier , synonym of broyer , lit. 'split up into small pieces'.

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