Definition: Polish for a poppyseed yeast bread or roll served for dessert.
Pronunciation: mah-KAW-vee-yek
Examples:
Mom offered strudel and "makowiec" at her sweet table for Christmas.
makowiec
By Barbara Rolek, About.com
"Makowiec"
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