farfel

noun

far·​fel ˈfär-fəl How to pronounce farfel (audio)
variants or farfal
: noodles in the form of pellets or granules

Examples of farfel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web A few years ago, a friend gave us a recipe for granola made with matzo farfel, small bits of matzo that come in a can. Joan Elovitz Kazan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2018

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Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 18 Apr. 2024.

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