"spaetzle" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈʃpɛtsəl/, /ˈʃpɛtslə/, /ˈspætsəl/, /ˈspeɪtsəl/ Forms: spaetzles [plural], spaetzle [plural], spatzle [alternative], spätzle [alternative]
Etymology: From German Spätzle, from Swabian Spätzle (compare Alemannic German Spätzli). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Spätzle}} German Spätzle, {{der|en|swg|Spätzle}} Swabian Spätzle, {{m+|gsw|Spätzli}} Alemannic German Spätzli Head templates: {{en-noun|s|*}} spaetzle (plural spaetzles or spaetzle)
  1. A heavy egg noodle or dumpling used in the cuisine of southern Germany and Austria Synonyms: kniffles [plural] Translations (food item): špecle [feminine, plural] (Czech), Spätzle [neuter, plural] (German), szpecle [masculine, plural] (Polish)

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Alternative forms

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