schnecken

[ shnek-uhn ]

plural noun

, singular schneck·e [shnek, -, uh].

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