Pfeffernuss

//ˈfɛf.ə.nuːs// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

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

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peppernutpeppernutpfeffernusse

Etymology

German Pfeffernuss, from Pfeffer (“pepper”) + Nuss (“nut”).

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