krakeling

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch crakelinc, whence also French craquelin. Equivalent to kraken +‎ -ling.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkraː.kə.lɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: kra‧ke‧ling

Noun

krakeling m (plural krakelingen, diminutive krakelingetje n)

1. (Netherlands) a brittle, usually sweet pretzel-shaped pastry, often a puff pastry
2. (Belgium) a brittle donut-shaped pastry