limpa

noun

lim·​pa ˈlim-pə 

: rye bread made with molasses or brown sugar

Examples of limpa in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

People can also grab a Sloppy Uff Da (sloppy joe), some limpa bread and Pepperkakor cookies or lingonberry cake (and maybe a shot of that Aquavit). — Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Rekas was the daughter of Anna and Arvid Marcuson, both born in Sweden, who owned the Viking Bakery in West Hartford, which was known for its Swedish limpa bread, flavored with orange and anise. — Anne M. Hamilton, courant.com, 8 Sep. 2019

The menu includes haddock, potato, onion butter, vegetable, limpa bread, appetizers and dessert. — Joy Davis, Aurora Beacon-News, 5 Apr. 2018

Word History

Etymology

Swedish

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

limpa

noun

lim·​pa ˈlim-pə 

: rye bread made with molasses or brown sugar