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Frikadelle

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /fɹɪkəˈdɛlə/

1

noun

Meaning 1

Alternative letter-case form of frikadelle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of

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2

noun

Meaning 2

An oblate-spheroid meatball of North European origin, eaten hot or cold, and typically consisting of: minced pork or beef/veal (or, commonly, a blend of these meats); chopped onions; eggs; milk or water; breadcrumbs, oatmeal, or flour; salt; and pepper.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From the Danish frikadelle and its etymon, the German Frikadelle.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: frikadelle — meatball of North European origin
  • German: Frikadelle — meatball of North European origin
  • Polish: kotlet mielony — meatball of North European origin
  • Swedish: frikadell — meatball of North European origin
  • Yiddish: פֿריקאַדעל (frikadel) — meatball of North European origin
  • Yiddish: פֿריקאַדעלקע (frikadelke) — meatball of North European origin