Hamantaschen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hamantaschen is a noun meaning Traditional Ashkenazi three-cornered cookies eaten during the Jewish holiday of Purim. The filling may be made from variously from poppy seeds, prunes, nuts, dates, apricots, fruit preserves, chocolate, caramel, or cheese.
Meaning
Traditional Ashkenazi three-cornered cookies eaten during the Jewish holiday of Purim. The filling may be made from variously from poppy seeds, prunes, nuts, dates, apricots, fruit preserves, chocolate, caramel, or cheese.
Example Sentences
A workshop for children and adults on making hamantaschen, the triangular pastries that are traditional for Purim, the Jewish feast being celebrated Saturday and Sunday, will be held tomorrow[…].
Word Forms
- hamantasch
- hamantashen
- hamentaschen
- hamentashen
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hamantashen, hamentashen, hamentaschen, homentaschen, homentashen, humentashen.
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