koeksister

== English == === Alternative forms === koeksijster koeksuster === Etymology === Borrowed from Afrikaans koeksister, from Dutch koek + sissen. === Pronunciation === === Noun === koeksister (plural koeksisters) (South Africa) A traditional Afrikaner confection consisting of a deep-fried twisted or plaited doughnut dipped in syrup immediately after cooking. 2003 Orania is unveiling a statue to the koeksister, that syrupy delicacy so loved by Afrikaners. When I tell people, everyone thinks it must be a joke. — Sunday Times ==== Related terms ==== koesister === References === A Dictionary of South African English, Jean Bradford, Oxford, 1978 == Afrikaans == === Alternative forms === koeksuster (uncommon) === Etymology === From koek +‎ sis +‎ -er. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈkukˌsəs.tər/ === Noun === koeksister (plural koeksisters) koeksister (deep-fried doughnut dipped in syrup) ==== Descendants ==== → English: koeksister