schnecken

[shnek-uhn]

plural noun

singular

schnecke 

1. sweet, spiral, snail-shaped rolls made from raised dough with chopped nuts, butter, and cinnamon.

schnecken

/ ˈʃnɛkən /

plural noun

1. a sweet spiral-shaped bread roll flavoured with cinnamon and nuts

Word History and Origins

Origin of schnecken¹

< German: literally, snail, Old High German snecko. See snail

Word History and Origins

Origin of schnecken¹

German, plural of Schnecke _snail

Example Sentences

He was making $300 a month selling schnecken, apple turnovers and cookies.

From New York Times