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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Sundae
"Nach dem Abendessen genossen wir ein Schokoladensundae."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A dessert consisting of ice cream topped with syrup, nuts, fruits, or whipped cream.
"After dinner, we enjoyed a chocolate sundae topped with cherries." - 2
A variation of ice cream served with various toppings, often in a glass dish.
"The ice cream parlor offers a variety of sundaes, including a banana split sundae."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'sundae' is believed to have originated in the late 19th century in the United States. Its exact origins are debated, but it is thought to be derived from the word 'Sunday,' as it was originally served on Sundays when soda fountains were closed. The spelling was altered to avoid religious connotations.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sundae" is said worldwide
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sundae
Transliteration: sundae
"Nous avons partagé un sundae au chocolat après le dîner."
Sundae
Transliteration: Sundae
"Nach dem Abendessen genossen wir ein Schokoladensundae."
sundae
Transliteration: sundae
"Abbiamo ordinato un sundae alla fragola per dessert."
sundae
Transliteration: sundae
"Disfrutamos de un sundae de vainilla con nueces."
sundae
Transliteration: sundae
"Nós pedimos um sundae de chocolate para a sobremesa."
संडे
Transliteration: sande
"हमने रात के खाने के बाद एक चॉकलेट संडे का आनंद लिया।"
圣代
Transliteration: shèngdài
"我们在晚餐后享用了一个巧克力圣代。"
선데
Transliteration: seonde
"저녁 식사 후에 초콜릿 선데를 즐겼습니다."
サンデー
Transliteration: sandē
"夕食後にチョコレートサンデーを楽しみました。"
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