Etymology

linzertorte

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Today it means: A traditional Austrian pastry, a form of shortbread topped with fruit preserves and sliced nuts with a lattice design on top. Full definition →

Austrian German Linzertorte
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  1. Austrian German · borrowed fromLinzertorte
  2. English todayLinzertorte

From Austrian German Linzertorte, from Linzer (“of Linz”) + Torte (“tart, round cake”).

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