National Croissant Day: What Is 'Croissant' Called In Other Parts Of The World?

France-Croissant. The classic and original name remains 'croissant,' which means 'crescent' in French, referring to its shape

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Austria- Kipferls. In Austria, where the croissant originated, it is called 'Kipferl,' a traditional crescent-shaped pastry that dates back centuries

Italy-Cornetto.In Italy, the croissant is known as 'cornetto,' which means “'ittle horn.' It is slightly sweeter and softer than the French version

Spain- Crausan. In Spain, the word 'cruasán' is used, a direct adaptation of the French name but pronounced with a Spanish twist

Germany-Hornchen. In Germany, croissants are often called 'Hornchen,' meaning 'little horn,' referring to their curved shape

Portugal-Croissant. Like in France, Portugal uses the same name, 'croissant,' though their versions may have a slightly different texture and taste

Turkey – Ay Coregi. In Turkey, a similar pastry to the croissant is called 'ay coregi, meaning 'moon pastry,' named after its crescent form