Home › Words › P › pepernootpepernootpepernoot means a kind of dough-based confectionery eaten during Sinterklaas celebrations. Typically softer and larger than a kruidnoot.EtymologyFrom Dutch pepernoot.nouna kind of dough-based confectionery eaten during Sinterklaas celebrations. Typically softer and larger than a kruidnootDefinitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Words closest in meaningBy meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.kruidnoot 83% match — a small hemispherical spiced cookie with speculaas spices, eaten during Sinterklaas celebrations. Typically harder and smaller than a pepernoot. vs pepernoot →pfeffernuss 69% match — A small gingerbread biscuit, flavoured with spices, eaten especially at Christmas. vs pepernoot →speculaas 62% match — Speculoos, a spiced biscuit traditionally eaten around Saint Nicholas Day and Christmas; in particular, the variety from the Netherlands, when contrasted with Belgian speculoos. vs pepernoot →oliebol 58% match — A traditional Dutch and Belgian delicacy, a pastry similar to a donut. vs pepernoot →speculoos 58% match — A type of spiced shortcrust biscuit. vs pepernoot →peppernut 57% match — The edible fruit of a pepperwood tree (California laurel). vs pepernoot →lebkuchen 56% match — A traditional German Christmas biscuit form of gingerbread. vs pepernoot →piernik 56% match — A Polish sweet-baked good, traditionally made from flour and honey. vs pepernoot →