Beigel, more commonly known nowadays, as a bagel, has its origins in Eastern Europe and is a tasty, versatile bread. There are a few synonyms for the word "beigel" which are similar but not the same. One of them, for instance, is the Yiddish word beygl, which is how this food was originally named. Another synonym is the German word "buchtal," which means a round, baked bun. A third synonym is the Polish word "obwarzanek," which is a legendary traditional food in the city of Krakow. The synonyms may vary depending on the region, but no matter what you call it, nothing beats the taste of a delicious beigel!