lebkuchen

leb·ku·chen

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [leyb-koo-kuh n; German leyp-koo-khuh n]
- /ˈleɪb ku kən; German ˈleɪpˌku xən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [leyb-koo-kuh n; German leyp-koo-khuh n]
- /ˈleɪb ku kən; German ˈleɪpˌku xən/

Definitions of lebkuchen word

noun plural lebkuchen a hard, chewy or brittle Christmas cookie, usually flavored with honey and spices and containing nuts and citron. 1
noun lebkuchen A type of cookie with a cakelike texture, typically frosted and containing spices and honey. 1
noun lebkuchen a biscuit, originating from Germany, usually containing honey, spices, etc 0
noun lebkuchen a chewy cookie made with honey, spices, nuts, and candied fruits 0
noun lebkuchen A traditional German Christmas biscuit form of gingerbread. 0

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Origin of lebkuchen

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

1905-10, Americanism; < German; Middle High German lebekuoche. See loaf1, cake

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Parts of speech for Lebkuchen

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lebkuchen popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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