stollen

stol·len

 (stō′lən, shtō′-)

n. pl. stollen or stol·lens

A rich yeast bread containing dried fruit, such as raisins, candied fruit, such as citron, chopped nuts, and spices.

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[German, prop, support, stollen; see stull.]

stollen

(ˈstəʊlən; German ˈʃtɔlən)

n

(Cookery) a rich sweet bread containing nuts, raisins, etc

[German, from Stollen wooden post, prop; so called from its shape; see stall¹]

stol•len

(ˈstoʊ lən; Ger. ˈʃtɔ lən)

n.

a sweetened German bread made from raised dough, usu. containing nuts, raisins, and citron.

[1925–30; < German Stolle(n), literally, post, support; so called from its shape]

Translations

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