kringle
What is another word for kringle? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A ring- or pretzel-shaped sweet pastry, often filled with fruit, nuts, or almond paste, associated with Scandinavian and Danish-American baking.
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How to use kringle
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
almond kringle
a slice of kringle
Danish kringle
Etymology
From Danish kringle, tracing back to Old Norse kringla, meaning "ring" or "circle" — a nod to the pastry's twisted, looped shape.
Full origin of kringle →Frequently asked questions
What does “kringle” mean?
The word “kringle” means a ring- or pretzel-shaped sweet pastry, often filled with fruit, nuts, or almond paste, associated with Scandinavian and Danish-American baking. In plain terms, a twisted, ring-shaped pastry popular in Scandinavian baking traditions.
How do you pronounce “kringle”?
“Kringle” is pronounced KRIHNG-guhl (/ˈkɹɪŋɡəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “kringle” in a sentence?
Here is “kringle” used in a sentence: “She brought a raspberry kringle to the office holiday party.”
What part of speech is “kringle”?
“Kringle” is a noun.
Where does the word “kringle” come from?
The word “kringle” comes from Old Norse. From Danish kringle, tracing back to Old Norse kringla, meaning "ring" or "circle" — a nod to the pastry's twisted, looped shape.
