Etymology

knödel

Today it means: A boiled dumpling commonly found in Central European and Eastern European cuisine, usually made from flour, bread, or potatoes, and often served as a side dish, but can also be a dessert such as plum dumplings, or even meatballs in soup, with many varieties and variations existing. Full definition →

German Knödel
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  1. German · borrowed fromKnödel
  2. English todayknödel

Unadapted borrowing from German Knödel. Doublet of knaidel, knedle, and quenelle.

Words from the same roots

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quenelle

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