linzertorte
linzertorte is the alternative form of Linzertorte.
Noun capitalized: 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
- The waitress jotted down two coffees and Nusshörnchen, although I wanted a slice of Linzertorte and peppermint tea.2011, Kris Heywood, chapter 47, in Maria: A Novel, Siskiyou Press, →ISBN, page 378
Forms of linzertorte
| plural | linzertortes |
|---|---|
| plural | linzertorten |
| plural | Linzertortes |
| plural | Linzertorten |
| alternative form | Linzer torte |
| alternative form | linzer torte |
| alternative form | linzertorte |
Origin of linzertorte
From Austrian German Linzertorte, from Linzer (“of Linz”) + Torte (“tart, round cake”).
Questions about linzertorte
- What does linzertorte mean?
- Linzertorte means a traditional Austrian pastry, a form of shortbread topped with fruit preserves and sliced nuts with a lattice design on top.
- What is linzertorte the alternative form of?
- Linzertorte is the alternative form of Linzertorte.
- What part of speech is linzertorte?
- Linzertorte is a noun.
- What is the plural of linzertorte?
- The plural of linzertorte is linzertortes.
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