schnecken

American

[shnek-uhn] / ˈʃnɛk ən /

plural noun

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

schnecken British

/ ˈʃnɛkən /

plural noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of schnecken

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

Example Sentences

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

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2023

Abuela Zaida is wearing her hair in lacquered coils, like huge schnecken over each ear.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

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