"kniffles" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From Alemannic German Knöpfli (“pastry similar to spaetzle”). Compare the verb knöpfen (“to button”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|gsw|Knöpfli|t=pastry similar to spaetzle}} Alemannic German Knöpfli (“pastry similar to spaetzle”) Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} kniffles pl (plural only)
  1. Egg dumplings or noodles used in German cuisine Tags: plural, plural-only Synonyms: spaetzle
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