knaidel

[ kneyd-l ]

noun

, Jewish Cooking.

, plural knai·dlach [kneyd, -l, uh, kh, -lah, kh].

1. a dumpling, especially a small ball of matzo meal, eggs, and salt, often mixed with another foodstuff, as ground almonds or grated potato, usually served in soup.

Word History and Origins

Origin of knaidel¹

1950–55; < Yiddish kneydl dumpling; compare Middle High German knödel lump, ovary of a flower, German Knödel dumpling

Example Sentences

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