springerle

noun

spring·er·le

ˈs(h)priŋərlə

plural -s

: a thick hard cookie that is usually flavored with anise and has a design impressed in relief upon the dough by means of a carved board or rolling pin and that is traditionally eaten at Christmas in German-speaking countries

Word History

Etymology

German dialect (Alemannic), literally, hare, diminutive of springer jumper, from Middle High German, from springen to jump (from Old High German springan) + -er

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“Springerle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/springerle. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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