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Definition of kugel

kugel

/ˈkʊɡ.əl/
ku · gel
Plural:kugels
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• noun

1

A traditional Ashkenazi Jewish baked casserole, typically made with egg noodles or potatoes, and often served as a side dish or dessert on Shabbat and festive holidays.

Example

"For the holiday dinner, she prepared a sweet noodle kugel baked with raisins, cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla."

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• Nearby Words

kuban
kudu
kudzu
kugel
kuhli loach
kukri snake
kumasi

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish 'kugl', derived from Middle High German 'kugel' meaning 'ball' or 'sphere', originally referring to the dish's rounded shape when steamed inside a pot of stew.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kugel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kugel
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