babka

[ bahb-kuh ]

/ ˈbɑb kə /

noun

a sweet, spongy yeast cake with raisins, traditionally made in the form of a high cylinder, either solid or with a hole, often glazed, and sometimes flavored with rum.

Nearby words

babinski's reflex, babinski's sign, babirusa, babism, babite, babka, babo's law, baboo, baboon, baboonery, babouche

Origin of babka

< Polish, diminutive of baba baba