farfel

noun

far·fel ˈfär-fəl

variants or farfal

: noodles in the form of pellets or granules

Word History

Etymology

Yiddish farfl (plural), from Middle High German varveln noodles, noodle soup

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of farfel was in 1892

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“Farfel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farfel. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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