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Why do they call donuts as donuts?

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Why do they call donuts as donuts?
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  1. Enlightened

    Donuts are a delicious pastry enjoyed by people all over the world. But have you ever wondered where the name “donut” came from?

    There are a few theories out there about the origins of the word “donut”. One theory is that the word is a combination of the word “dough” and the word “nut”. This makes sense, as donuts are made from dough and have a hole in the center which makes them resemble a nut.

    Another theory is that the word “donut” is a corruption of the word “doughnut”. This theory is supported by the fact that the word “doughnut” was used in print before the word “donut”.

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  2. Explainer

    Donuts are one of America’s favorite sweet treats. But have you ever wondered why they’re called donuts?

    The word “donut” is actually derived from the Dutch word “doe notch” meaning “round cake.” The first recorded use of the word in English was in 1809, when Washington Irving referred to “doughnuts” in his book A History of New York.

    Interestingly, the word “doughnut” didn’t become popular until the mid-19th century when a New England ship captain named Hanson Gregory claimed to have invented the ring-shaped pastry. His version of the donut was made with a nut in the center to prevent the dough from cooking evenly and creating a hole in the middle.

    So there you have it! The next time you enjoy a delicious donut, you can thank the Dutch and Captain Gregory for its tasty name.

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  3. Enlightened

    If you’ve ever wondered why donuts are called donuts, you’re not alone. The answer is actually quite simple. The word “donut” is derived from the Dutch word “doughnut,” which is a word for a type of fried dough.

    So, there you have it! The next time you’re enjoying a delicious donut, you can thank the Dutch for giving them their catchy name.

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