brioche

noun bri·oche \brē-ˈōsh, -ˈȯsh\

: a light, sweet type of bread

Full Definition of BRIOCHE

: light slightly sweet bread made with a rich yeast dough

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French, from Middle French dialect, from brier to knead, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German brehhan to break — more at break

First Known Use: 1826

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