Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

croffle

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: crof-fle
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A small hollow polythene or polypropylene ball used in various technical applications.

noun

A pastry that is hybrid of a croissant and waffle. A croissant-based waffle. A waffle made from croissant dough.

Example Sentences

"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."
"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."

Etymology

Blend of croissant + waffle.

Inflected Forms

croffles (plural) croiffle (alternative) crofle (alternative) cruffle (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

croissant cronut cruffin waffle

Questions

What does croffle mean?: A small hollow polythene or polypropylene ball used in various technical applications.
Where does croffle come from?: Blend of croissant + waffle.

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