hamantaschen

== English == === Alternative forms === hamantashen, hamentaschen, hamentashen, homentaschen, homentashen, humentashen === Etymology === Borrowed from Yiddish המן־טאַשן (homen-tashn). === Pronunciation === === Noun === hamantaschen pl (normally plural, singular hamantasch) Traditional Ashkenazi three-cornered cookies eaten during the Jewish holiday of Purim. The filling may be made from variously from poppy seeds, prunes, nuts, dates, apricots, fruit preserves, chocolate, caramel, or cheese. ==== Translations ====