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Definition of rugelach

rugelach

/ˈrʊɡələx/
ru · ge · lach
Plural:rugelach
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• noun

1

A traditional Jewish bite-sized pastry made by rolling a triangle of dough, typically enriched with cream cheese or sour cream, around a sweet filling such as fruit preserves, nuts, chocolate, or cinnamon.

Example

"For the holiday party, she baked a large batch of chocolate and raspberry rugelach."

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• Nearby Words

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ruhr
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish רוגעלעך (rugelekh), the plural diminutive of ראָג (rog, meaning 'horn' or 'corner'), ultimately tracing back to Slavic origins in reference to its horn-like rolled shape.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rugelach. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rugelach
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