pepernoot

English

Etymology

From Dutch pepernoot.

Noun

pepernoot (plural pepernoten or pepernoots)

  1. a kind of dough-based confectionery eaten during Sinterklaas celebrations. Typically softer and larger than a kruidnoot

Dutch

Pepernoten.

Etymology

From peper + noot. Compare German Pfeffernuss, whence English pfeffernusse.

Pronunciation

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Noun

pepernoot f (plural pepernoten, diminutive pepernootje n)

  1. pepernoot
  2. (proscribed) kruidnoot (see there)

Usage notes

Although bakers and grocery store make a clear distinction between pepernoten and kruidnoten, in common parlance the term pepernoot is frequently used to refer to both.

Synonyms

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