pepernoot

English

Etymology

From Dutch

Noun

pepernoot (plural pepernoots)

  1. a kind of dough-based confectionery eaten during Sinterklaas celebrations. Typically softer and larger than a kruidnoot

Dutch
Pepernoten.

Etymology

From peper +‎ noot. Compare German Pfeffernuss, whence English pfeffernusse.

Pronunciation
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Noun

pepernoot f (plural pepernoten, diminutive pepernootje n)

  1. pepernoot
  2. (proscribed) kruidnoot (see there)

Usage notes

Although pepernoten are strictly different from kruidnoten, the term pepernoot is commonly used to refer to both.

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