frikadelle

Danish

/frekədɛlə/, /frikadɛlə/

noun
Definitions
  • meatball traditionally made with pork
  • (metaphorically) doughnut, cinnamon bun hair style
  • (metaphorically) ham actor with an exaggerating style

Etymology

Borrowed from German Frikadelle (meatball) derived from Dutch, Flemish frikadel derived from French fricandeau (a dish with sliced veal) derived from Italian frittella (flapjack, fritter).

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

frittella

Gloss

flapjack, fritter

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