knaidel

knai·del

K k

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kneyd-l]
- /ˈkneɪd l/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kneyd-l]
- /ˈkneɪd l/

Definitions of knaidel word

noun plural knaidel a dumpling, especially a small ball of matzo meal, eggs, and salt, often mixed with another foodstuff, as ground almonds or grated potato, usually served in soup. 1
noun knaidel A type of dumpling eaten by Jews during Passover. 1

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Origin of knaidel

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

1950-55; < Yiddish kneydl dumpling; compare Middle High German knödel lump, ovary of a flower, German Knödel dumpling

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Parts of speech for Knaidel

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knaidel popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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