pretzel
pretzel
Definition
☆ pret·zel (pret′səl)
noun
a usually hard, brittle biscuit made from a slender roll of dough heavily sprinkled with salt and typically baked in the form of a loose knot or as a stick
Etymology: Ger brezel < OHG brezitella < ML *brachiatellum, dim. of *brachiatum, biscuit baked in form of crossed arms < L brachium, an arm: see brace
pretzel
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- eat: We need to start getting rid of the myth that the obese patient is sitting at home, watching football and eating pretzels.
Adjective modifier
- giant: A giant screen displayed greetings from far afield, and pictures of giant Pretzels.
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