# spaetzle

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈʃpɛtsəl/

## Definitions
1. A heavy egg noodle or dumpling used in the cuisine of southern Germany and Austria

## Etymology
From German Spätzle, from Swabian Spätzle (compare Alemannic German Spätzli).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/spaetzle