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Abernethy biscuit

US/ˈæb.ɚˌni.θi/

Abernethy biscuit noun: a form of digestive biscuit containing caraway seeds.

Noun

Abernethy biscuit (plural Abernethy biscuits)

  1. A form of digestive biscuit containing caraway seeds.
    Synonyms:
    Abernethy

Synonyms of Abernethy biscuit

Forms of Abernethy biscuit

pluralAbernethy biscuits

Origin of Abernethy biscuit

Probably named after John Abernethy, English surgeon.

Questions about Abernethy biscuit

What does Abernethy biscuit mean?
Abernethy biscuit means a form of digestive biscuit containing caraway seeds.
What part of speech is Abernethy biscuit?
Abernethy biscuit is a noun.
How do you pronounce Abernethy biscuit?
Abernethy biscuit is pronounced /ˈæb.ɚˌni.θi/ (US).
What is the plural of Abernethy biscuit?
The plural of Abernethy biscuit is Abernethy biscuits.

Words near Abernethy biscuit in the dictionary

  1. Abernathy
  2. abernathyite
  3. Abernethian
  4. Abernethies
  5. Abernethy
  6. Abernethy biscuit
  7. Abernethy biscuits
  8. Abernethy's fascia
  9. Abernethy's fascias
  10. Abernethy's sarcoma
  11. Abernethy's sarcomas

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