(SHPEHT-sluh; SHPEHT-sehl; SHPEHT-slee) - Literally translated from German as "little sparrow," spaetzle is a dish of tiny noodles or dumplings made with flour, eggs, water or milk, salt, and sometimes nutmeg. The spaetzle dough can be firm enough to be rolled and cut into slivers or soft enough to be forced through a sieve, colander, or... Found on http://whatscookingamerica.net/Glossary/S.htm