linzer torte

linzer torte is the alternative form of Linzertorte.

Meaning of Linzertorte

Linzertorte (countable and uncountable, plural Linzertortes or Linzertorten)

A traditional Austrian pastry, a form of shortbread topped with fruit preserves and sliced nuts with a lattice design on top.
- These are easier to make and lower in fat than traditional Linzertorten, but have just as much flavor.2001, Jannequin Bennett, “Linzer Cookie Squares”, in Very Vegetarian, Nashville, Tenn.: Rutledge Hill Press, →ISBN, “Desserts” section, page 301

Linzer torte (countable and uncountable, plural Linzer tortes or Linzer torten)

(alternative) Alternative form of Linzertorte.
- Black wrought iron candlesticks holding ivory candles will be on the tables and black lacquer trays will hold Viennese Linzer torten which will be offered with the punch.1963 May 16, “Colorful Decor for Preview of ‘Old Navy’”, in Buffalo Evening News, volume CLXVI, number 31, Buffalo, N.Y., →OCLC, page 18, column 4
- As we turned the comer towards our hotel, there it was: the Café Danube, […] Inside, we saw our people, […] eating Linzer torte and Black Forest cake, […]1983, Arthur A[llen] Cohen, “Part Two: America”, in An Admirable Woman: A Novel, Boston, Mass.: David R. Godine, →ISBN, page 84

What is linzer torte the alternative form of?: Linzer torte is the alternative form of Linzertorte.
What part of speech is linzer torte?: Linzer torte is a noun.
What is the plural of linzer torte?: The plural of linzer torte is linzer tortes.

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