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Linzer torte

American

[lin-zer tawrt] / ˈlɪn zər ˌtɔrt /

noun

(sometimes lowercase)

a sweet pastry, often made with powdered nuts, having a filling of red jam and a lattice crust.

Other Word Forms

Inflected Forms

noun

Linzer tortes

plural

Etymology

Origin of Linzer torte

1905–10; < German: literally, Linz torte

Example Sentences

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Released in Germany in 2014, “Kings of Kallstadt”—which includes an interview conducted by the sensibly shod Wendel, Linzer torte in hand, with Donald Trump at his gleaming Trump Tower offices—was made before Trump’s Presidential bid.

From The New Yorker • Apr. 29, 2016

Now, where’s that Linzer torte you promised me?

From Slate • Nov. 17, 2014

I would have accepted a cupcake in lieu of a Linzer torte.

From Slate • Nov. 17, 2014

Throughout, the author includes some dozen detailed recipes for dishes as varied as Haitian banana soup, chitlins and Linzer torte.

From Time Magazine Archive

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