PRETZEL


Meaning of PRETZEL in English

[ 'prɛts(ə)l ]

■ noun a crisp biscuit baked as a knot or stick and flavoured with salt.

■ verb ( ~s , ~ing , ~ed ) N. Amer. twist, bend, or contort.

Origin

C19: from Ger. Pretzel .

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