finsk pinne

Swedish

Etymology

Compound of finsk (“Finnish”) +‎ pinne (“stick”). The relationship with Finland is unknown.

Noun

finsk pinne c

  1. a biscuit made of mördeg (“shortcrust”) (without egg), flavoured with bitter almond and garnished with chopped sweet almond and nib sugar
    Hypernym: mördegskaka (“shortbread”)

Usage notes

Commonly known by their plural name finska pinnar.

References

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