Definitions

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  • adjective Resembling or characteristic of a croissant.

Etymologies

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croissant +‎ -like

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Examples

  • As we observed the rich and the louche at play – the parade of bone-thin women, silk cardigans tossed over the shoulders of their flowing chiffon dresses, and men in pinstripe suits – we tried not to devour the delicious croissantlike rolls, crusty sliced bread and grissini that the busboy had put before us.

    Bad Food, Lousy Service, High Prices ... but Fun 1999

  • As we observed the rich and the louche at play – the parade of bone-thin women, silk cardigans tossed over the shoulders of their flowing chiffon dresses, and men in pinstripe suits – we tried not to devour the delicious croissantlike rolls, crusty sliced bread and grissini that the busboy had put before us.

    Bad Food, Lousy Service, High Prices ... but Fun 1999

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