Koeksister
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Koeksister is a noun meaning (South Africa) A traditional Afrikaner confection consisting of a deep-fried twisted or plaited doughnut dipped in syrup immediately after cooking.
Meaning
(South Africa) A traditional Afrikaner confection consisting of a deep-fried twisted or plaited doughnut dipped in syrup immediately after cooking.
Example Sentences
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
Word Forms
- koeksisters
- koeksijster
- koeksuster
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include koesister, vetkoek, vada, donut, puff-puff, dodol.
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