Where does “pumpernikiel” come from?
pumpernikiel (Polish) comes from German Pumpernickel, from Low German Pumpernickel, from Low German Nickel.
pumpernikiel (Polish): pumpernickel
Definitions
- pumpernickel
Ancestry of “pumpernikiel”, 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 | — |