Why is a donut called a donut?

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2007-01-10 12:14:49 · 6 answers · asked by wordwaves 3 in Dining Out ➔ Fast Food

It looks like a nut, as in "nuts and bolts", and its made out of dough.

2007-01-10 12:20:40 · answer #1 · answered by raiden 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋

It is made out of dough.

2007-01-10 12:18:16 · answer #2 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's called a doughnut. Any clues?

2007-01-10 12:18:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

I dough not know.

2007-01-10 12:23:01 · answer #4 · answered by Mickey 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Because calling it a Bucknut would sound stupid.

2007-01-11 05:48:18 · answer #5 · answered by Rusty 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋

I dough not know.

2007-01-10 22:04:25 · answer #6 · answered by Sonu G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋