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n. countablen. a type of sweet pastry that is light and flaky, often filled with fruit or cream. It is similar to what many people call a Danish pastry.
n. a variety of laminated yeast-leavened pastry, typically filled with fruit, jam, or custard. Often used as a synonym for a Danish pastry in specific culinary contexts.
I bought a fresh copenhagen for breakfast.
The bakery specializes in traditional Scandinavian treats, including a glazed copenhagen filled with almond paste.
While the city is famous for its architecture, the local copenhagen remains a staple of the morning commute, prized for its delicate layers and rich buttery finish.
From Low German Kopenhagen, a calque (perhaps modified by folk etymology) of Danish København. See also chapman, haven.
When referring to the pastry, it is a countable noun; when referring to the capital city of Denmark, it is a proper noun and typically uncountable.