superilla
/suˈpeɾiʎə/
CA
A typical Catalonian sweet bread made with eggs, sugar, and anise, often shaped into a braid and eaten on special occasions.
Avui he comprat una superilla per celebrar la diada de Sant Joan.
Today I bought a superilla to celebrate Saint John's Eve.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'suber' (cork), referring to its porous texture similar to cork. It has been used in Catalan culinary language since at least the 19th century.
Memory Aid
Think of 'sweet' + 'braid' to remember it's a sweet braided bread from Catalonia.
Collocations
superilla de Sant Joansuperilla anís
Synonyms
coca suïssapanetone