Dutch

Alternative forms

• (common misspelling) smoutenbol

Noun

smoutebol m ‎(plural smoutebollen, diminutive smoutebolletje n)

1. an oliebol-like treat, made of animal fat
2. an oliebol

Usage notes

A "smoutebol" is officially made of animal fat, while an "oliebol" is made of vegetable fat. In colloquial use however, the two words are often used interchangeable. A smoutebol is a typical Flemish treat, hence the word is mostly used in Flanders.

Synonyms

• (oliebol): oliebol