krakeling

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch crakelinc, whence also French craquelin. Equivalent to kraken +‎ -ling.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkraː.kə.lɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: kra‧ke‧ling

Noun

krakeling m (plural krakelingen, diminutive krakelingetje n)

  1. (Netherlands) a brittle, usually sweet pretzel-shaped pastry, often a puff pastry
  2. (Belgium) a brittle donut-shaped pastry