noun
- Plural of kneidel; small dumplings made from matzo meal, eggs, and seasonings, typically served in soup during Jewish holidays, especially Passover.
Usage: Yiddish origin; Also spelled 'knaidels' or 'knaidlach'; Commonly served in chicken soup
Examples
- The chicken soup was served with fluffy kneidels for the Passover seder.
- My grandmother's recipe for kneidels has been passed down through three generations.
- The kneidels floated gently in the hot broth.
- She carefully shaped the kneidel mixture into balls before cooking them.
- Traditional kneidels are made with matzo meal instead of regular flour.