Plural of brioche; rich, buttery French pastries with a light, airy texture.
From French 'brioche,' a Norman pastry whose name is of uncertain origin, possibly from Old French 'brier' (to knead) or from a place name.
Brioches became fancy in English literature precisely because they're French—nothing says 'European sophistication' quite like butter-rich pastries that take skill to make properly!
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