teacake

teacake
a) A flat, round bread bun, usually containing currants, sultanas or peel and often served toasted and buttered with tea.

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  • teacake — /tee kayk /, n. 1. a small cake, cookie, tart, or the like, for serving with tea or punch. 2. (in England) a light, flat, sweet cake with raisins, usually buttered and served hot with tea. [1820 30, Amer.; TEA + CAKE] * * * …   Universalium

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  • teacake — noun Brit. a light yeast based sweet bun containing dried fruit, typically served toasted and buttered …   English new terms dictionary

  • teacake — noun (C) BrE a small flat round cake made of a breadlike mixture with raisins or currants in it …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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