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kolach

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

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  • /ˈkoʊˌlɑt͡ʃ/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A type of pastry that holds a portion of fruit or cheese, surrounded by a puffy cushion of supple dough.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Alternative spelling of kalach.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Czech and Slovak koláč, from Proto-Slavic *kolačь.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: koláč — type of pastry
  • German: Kolatsche — type of pastry