Etymology

pain aux raisins

Today it means: A spiral pastry containing raisins, originating in France and often eaten for breakfast. Full definition →

French pain aux raisins
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  1. French · borrowed frompain aux raisins
  2. English todaypain aux raisins

From French pain aux raisins (literally “raisin bread”).

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