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ku⋅chen

[koo-khuhn]
–noun
a yeast-raised coffeecake, often containing fruit.

Origin:
1850–55; < G Kuchen cake
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ku·chen   (kōō'kən, -KHən)   
n.  A coffeecake raised with yeast, often containing fruit and nuts.

[German, from Middle High German kuoche, cake, from Old High German kuocho.]
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