kugel

American  

[koo-guhl, koog-uhl] / ˈku gəl, ˈkʊg əl /

noun

Jewish Cooking.

1. a sweet or savory baked casserole resembling a soufflé or pudding and made of noodles, potatoes, challah, or matzo mixed with eggs and fat.

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kugel British  

/ kuːɡəl /

noun

1. a young Jewish woman from a wealthy background who is seen as being excessively materialistic

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Etymology

Origin of kugel

First recorded in 1840–50; from Yiddish kugl; compare Middle High German kugel(e), German Kugel “ball, sphere”; perhaps akin to cudgel

Example Sentences

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kugel

Beyond the deli, when it comes to Hanukkah spreads, foods like brisket, kugel, roasted chicken, cured fishes, charoset and so much more enter the lexicon.

From Salon ● Dec. 21, 2022

It makes for a slightly firmer, milkier kugel with a mild tang.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2022

This recipe is for all the sweet noodle kugel enthusiasts out there.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2022

The dish was Yerushalmi kugel and it was a delight: oily, crunchy and sweet, with an assertive peppery kick that made my eyes water.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 6, 2022

I spent the rest of the day in bed, racked by chills and cramping muscles, and choked down the leftover potato kugel and beef kishka that Mrs. Brenner kindly brought over for dinner.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros