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spatzle

spatzle is the alternative spelling of spaetzle.

Meaning of spaetzle

Noun

spaetzle (plural spaetzles or spaetzle)

  1. A heavy egg noodle or dumpling used in the cuisine of southern Germany and Austria
    • The results resemble spaetzle with a lovely nutty flavor.2007 February 28, Florence Fabricant, “The Latest Woman to Join a Very Exclusive Club”, in New York Times
    Synonyms:
    kniffles

Forms of spatzle

pluralspatzles
pluralspatzle

Questions about spatzle

What is spatzle the alternative spelling of?
Spatzle is the alternative spelling of spaetzle.

Words near spatzle in the dictionary

  1. spatuloid
  2. spatulomancy
  3. spatulose
  4. spatulous
  5. spatulæ
  6. spatzle
  7. spatzles
  8. spaug
  9. Spaugh
  10. Spaughs
  11. spaugs

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