Linzertorte

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A traditional Austrian pastry, a form of shortbread topped with fruit preserves and sliced nuts with a lattice design on top. countable, uncountable

    "These are easier to make and lower in fat than traditional Linzertorten, but have just as much flavor."

  2. 2
    Alternative form of Linzertorte. alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable

    "She stayed long enough to have a slice of linzertorte, then excused herself."

Example

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"These are easier to make and lower in fat than traditional Linzertorten, but have just as much flavor."

Etymology

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

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