lussekatt

Assimilated form of Lucia +‎ katt (“cat”). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

• IPA^(key): /ˈlɵsɛˌkat/, [ˈlɵ̞̂sːɛ̠k̟ʰâ̠t̪ː]
• Rhymes: -atː
• Hyphenation: lusse‧katt

lussekatt c (countable)

1. A Swedish bun made with raisins and saffron, often served on St. Lucy's Day.

   Synonym: lussebulle c

   • 2016, Negra Efendic, Jag var precis som du:

     I hemkunskapen bakar vi lussekatter som jag tar med mig hem.

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