lebkuchen in British English
(ˈleɪbˌkuːkən)
nounWord forms: plural -chen
a biscuit, originating from Germany, usually containing honey, spices, etc
Word origin
German, literally: loaf cakeLebkuchen in American English
(ˈleɪpˌkuxən)
German
nounWord forms: plural German ˈLebˌkuchen
a chewy cookie made with honey, spices, nuts, and candied fruits
Word origin
Ger < MHG lebekuoche < lebe, loaf, akin to leip (< OHG leib, hlaib), loaf1) + MHG kuoche, cake > Ger kuchen: see cakeImage oflebkuchen
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