pfeffernuss

See also: Pfeffernuss

English

Etymology

(deprecated template usage) [etyl] German Pfeffernuss, from Pfeffer (“pepper”) + Nuss (“nut”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfɛf.ə.nuːs/

Noun

pfeffernuss (plural pfeffernusse)

1. A small gingerbread biscuit, flavoured with spices, eaten especially at Christmas.

Alternative forms

• pfeffernusse

Synonyms

• peppernut