croffle

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English

Etymology 1

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Noun

croffle (plural croffles)

  1. (usually in the plural) A small hollow polythene or polypropylene ball used in various technical applications.
    • 2002, Ian Smallwood, Solvent Recovery Handbook, CRC Press, →ISBN, page 58:
      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.

Etymology 2

Blend of croissant +‎ waffle.

Alternative forms

Noun

croffle (plural croffles)

  1. A hybrid of a croissant and waffle.
    Coordinate term: cronut
    • 2023, The Rough Guide to Thailand, Apa Publications, →ISBN:
      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.

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