croffle

plural croffles

1. plural normallyA small hollow polythene or polypropylene ball used in various technical applications.

   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.

   2002, Ian Smallwood, Solvent Recovery Handbook, CRC Press, →ISBN, page 58

plural croffles · alternative croiffle · alternative crofle · alternative cruffle

1. A pastry that is hybrid of a croissant and waffle. A croissant-based waffle. A waffle made from croissant dough.

   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.

   2023, The Rough Guide to Thailand, Apa Publications, →ISBN