Chremzel

/ˈkremzəl/ noun

Definition

An alternate spelling of chremsel; a Hanukkah pastry or fried cake in Jewish cuisine.

Etymology

Variant spelling of 'chremsel,' from Yiddish. Different communities and transliterations produced multiple accepted spellings.

Kelly Says

The multiple spellings of 'chremzel/chremsel' show Yiddish words entering English before standardization—each spelling reflects a different immigrant community's pronunciation and transliteration choices.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.