adj
Danish
DAY-nihsh
adj
1
Relating to Denmark, its people, language, or culture.
"Danish design is known for its clean, simple lines."
name
1
The language spoken in Denmark.
"She grew up speaking Danish at home."
noun
1
A sweet, flaky pastry, often filled with fruit or cheese.
"He grabbed a cherry danish on his way to work."
How to Use Danish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Denmark, the Danish language, or (lowercase) the pastry named after it.
UK vs US
Both British and American English use "danish" for the pastry, though it's more commonly called this in the US; in the UK it may also just be called a "Danish pastry."
Common pairings
Danish pastry
Danish design
speak Danish
Word Forms
Danish plural, danishes plural
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Etymology
From Old English Denisċ ("Danish"), from Proto-Germanic *daniskaz — literally "of the Danes."