kolacky

noun

ko·​lac·​ky
kəˈläch(k)ē
variants or kolach
ˈkōˌläch
or less commonly kolace
kəˈlächē
or kolatch
ˈkōˌläch
plural kolacky or kolaches
: a bun made of rich sweet yeast-leavened dough filled with jam or fruit pulp

Word History

Etymology

Czech koláč; akin to Russian kolach kolacky, Bulgarian koláč kolacky, Old Slavic kolo wheel

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“Kolacky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kolacky. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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