A croissant is a type of PASTRY that is shaped like a crescent ROLL. It is made from a light, flaky dough and is usually filled with butter or other ingredients such as chocolate, cheese, or jam. The term 'croissant' comes from the French word for crescent, which is 'croissant'. The PASTRY is traditionally associated with France, but it is now popular in many countries around the world. The answers to the crossword clues for the term 'croissant' are 'PASTRY' (6 letters) and 'ROLL' (4 letters).