speculaas

== English == === Etymology === From Dutch speculaas. === Noun === speculaas (plural speculaas) Speculoos, a spiced biscuit traditionally eaten around Saint Nicholas Day and Christmas; in particular, the variety from the Netherlands, when contrasted with Belgian speculoos. == Dutch == === Alternative forms === speculoos (Belgium, Brabant) === Etymology === From earlier speculatie (“spiced biscuit”, literally “speculation, fantasy”). The final syllable was later interpreted as a diminutive ending (see -tje) and removed, leading to the modern form. With the sense development, compare English fancy (“bite-sized cake”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌspeː.kyˈlaːs/ Hyphenation: spe‧cu‧laas Rhymes: -aːs === Noun === speculaas m or n (plural speculazen, diminutive speculaasje n) speculoos (type of spiced biscuit) ==== Derived terms ==== gevulde speculaas speculaaspop speculaastaart ==== Descendants ==== → Indonesian: spekulas