PRETZEL


Meaning of PRETZEL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpret-səl ]

noun

Etymology: German Brezel, ultimately from Latin brachiatus having branches like arms, from brachium arm — more at brace

Date: circa 1838

: a brittle or chewy glazed usually salted slender bread often shaped like a loose knot

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