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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A heavy egg noodle or dumpling used in the cuisine of southern Germany and Austria

   "The results resemble spaetzle with a lovely nutty flavor."

Synonyms

All synonyms

dumplingknifflesmacaroninoodlepaste

Example

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"A life without spaetzle is possible, but what's the point?"

Etymology

From German Spätzle, from Swabian Spätzle (compare Alemannic German Spätzli).

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