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speculaas.

speculoos (type of spiced biscuit)

9 characters3 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌspeː.kyˈlaːs/
  1. speculoos (type of spiced biscuit)

    masculine · neuter
Where this word comes from

From earlier speculatie (“spiced biscuit”, literally “speculation, fantasy”). The final syllable was later interpreted as a diminutive ending (see -tje) and removed, leading to the modern form. With the sense development, compare English fancy (“bite-sized cake”).

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