Where does “pumpernikkeli” come from?
pumpernikkeli (Finnish) comes from German Pumpernickel, from Low German Pumpernickel, from Low German Nickel.
pumpernikkeli (Finnish): A biscuit-like, often oval-shaped baked good made...
Definitions
- A biscuit-like, often oval-shaped baked good made...
Ancestry of “pumpernikkeli”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Pumpernickel | A type of sourdough rye bread, strongly flavored,... |
| 2 | Low German | Pumpernickel | — |
| 3 | Low German | Nickel | — |