Etymology

wonut

wo·nut
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Today it means: A type of waffle made with a mixture of waffle and doughnut dough, deep-fried and decorated like a doughnut. Full definition →

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The story

Blend of waffle + donut. First popularized in 2014 at Waffles Cafe in Chicago by owner Alex Hernandez.

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