chifel

Italian

Etymology

From German Kipfel, from Old High German kipfa, chipf, from Latin cippus (“post”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈki.fel/
• Rhymes: -ifel
• Hyphenation: chì‧fel

Noun

chifel m (invariable)

1. kipfel (crescent-shaped biscuit or bread roll from Trentino)
2. croissant

Related terms

• chifer