"Linzertorte" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Linzertortes [plural], Linzertorten [plural], Linzer torte [alternative], linzer torte [alternative], linzertorte [alternative]
Etymology: From Austrian German Linzertorte, from Linzer (“of Linz”) + Torte (“tart, round cake”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de-AT|Linzertorte}} Austrian German Linzertorte Head templates: {{en-noun|~|+|Linzertorten}} Linzertorte (countable and uncountable, plural Linzertortes or Linzertorten)
  1. A traditional Austrian pastry, a form of shortbread topped with fruit preserves and sliced nuts with a lattice design on top. Tags: countable, uncountable Related terms: Linzer cookie, Linzer tart

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Alternative forms

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