Bugne
/byɲ/noun
A French sweet fritter or doughnut, especially associated with Lyon and southeastern France.
Did you know?Bugnes are traditionally eaten around Carnival, and regional versions range from crisp, thin fritters to soft, yeasted pastries.
Etymological Timeline
Medieval French
Old French
buigne
“A swelling, bump, or protuberance; the precise connection to the pastry name is debated.”
Medieval Occitan
Occitan
bugna
“A regional form associated with a swelling or a small cake or fritter.”
16th–17th Century
French
bugne
“A regional fried pastry or small cake.”
19th Century
French
bugne
“A sweet fritter, particularly a Lyonnais and southeastern French specialty.”
Modern English
English
bugne
“A French pastry name used in English culinary writing, usually referring to the Lyon-style fritter.”