Hamantaschen

/ˈhɑ.mɑn.tɑ.ʃən/ noun

Definition

The plural form of hamantasch; multiple triangular pastries traditionally eaten during Purim, the Jewish festival celebrating the salvation of the Jewish people.

Etymology

Yiddish plural of haman-tashn, where -en is the plural ending; the singular refers to Haman and the pockets or corners of his hat.

Kelly Says

During Purim, Jewish families worldwide make millions of hamantaschen, and baking them together has become a multi-generational tradition—connecting modern families to celebrations dating back over 2,400 years!

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