hamantasch

English

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Hamantasch

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Alternative forms

• hamantash
• hamentasch
• hamentasch
• homentasch
• homentash
• humentash

Etymology

Yiddish המן־טאַש (haman-tash)

Noun

hamantasch (plural hamantaschen)

1. A traditional Ashkenazi three-cornered cookie eaten during the Jewish holiday of Purim. The filling may be made from variously from poppy seeds, prunes, nuts, dates, apricots, fruit preserves, chocolate, caramel, or cheese.
   • 2007 February 28, Florence Fabricant, “Food Calendar”, New York Times:

     A workshop for children and adults on making hamantaschen, the triangular pastries that are traditional for Purim, the Jewish feast being celebrated Saturday and Sunday, will be held tomorrow […] .