Chremzlach

/ˈkremzlɑx/ noun

Definition

Plural of chremzel or chremsel; multiple Hanukkah pastries or fried cakes.

Etymology

Yiddish plural form (with '-ach' suffix) of 'chremzel/chremsel.' Maintains the Yiddish grammatical structure even when used in English.

Kelly Says

The '-ach' plural ending shows Yiddish grammar embedded in English—immigrants brought not just the foods but the grammatical patterns of their native language.

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