Etymology

frikadelle

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Today it means: A rounded, flat-bottomed meatball of North European origin, eaten hot or cold, and typically consisting of: minced pork or beef/veal (or, commonly, a blend of these meats); chopped onions; eggs; milk or water; breadcrumbs, oatmeal, or flour; salt; and pepper. Full definition →

Danish frikadelle ← German Frikadelle
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frikadelle · noun1

  1. German · borrowed fromFrikadelle
  2. Danish · borrowed fromfrikadelle
  3. English todayfrikadelle

From the Danish frikadelle and its etymon, the German Frikadelle. Doublet of fricadelle, fricandeau, and frikkadel.

Frikadelle · noun2

  1. German · borrowed fromFrikadelle
  2. English todayFrikadelle

From German Frikadelle.

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