"malasada" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: malasadas [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} malasada (plural malasadas)
  1. A Portuguese confection of yeast dough formed into a ball, deep-fried in oil, and coated with sugar. Wikipedia link: malasada Synonyms: malassada
    Sense id: en-malasada-en-noun-vPYKnBtA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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