koeksister
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A traditional Afrikaner confection consisting of a deep-fried twisted or plaited…A traditional Afrikaner confection consisting of a deep-fried twisted or plaited doughnut dipped in syrup immediately after cooking.
Meaning
1 senses(South Africa)A traditional Afrikaner confection consisting of a deep-fried twisted or plaited doughnut dipped in syrup immediately after cooking.
2003 Orania is unveiling a statue to the koeksister, that syrupy delicacy so loved by Afrikaners. When I tell people, everyone thinks it must be a joke. — Sunday Times
Origin
Borrowed from Afrikaans koeksister, from Dutch koek + sissen.Borrowed from Afrikaans koeksister, from Dutch koek + sissen.
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Forms
plural: koeksistersWord family
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