[Fictionary] Koonting Results

[Ranjit Bhatnagar]

The koonting is real, but it's actually called cuberdon or Gentse
neuzen, meaning noses of Ghent.  And it really does come in floral
flavors including lavender and violet.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ranjit/6220882711/

> koonting, n. A lavender-scented, cone-shaped confection popularized by Dutch
> and Belgian immigrants to the United States. From Dutch "koontje", "little
> cone".
>
> Elliott: Nice etymology, and mentions Dutch, but I'm suspicious of the
> ``lavender-scented''.
> Linda: Does sound Dutch, but lavender?  I know Herbes de Provence has it,
> but it's not my favorite in sweets.
>