teacake

/ˈtiˌkeɪk/
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Other forms: teacakes

Definitions of teacake
  1. noun
    flat semisweet cookie or biscuit usually served with tea
    synonyms: tea biscuit
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    type of:
    biscuit, cookie, cooky
    any of various small flat sweet cakes (`biscuit' is the British term)
  2. noun
    any of various small cakes or cookies often served with tea
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    types:
    Sally Lunn
    a flat round slightly sweet teacake usually served hot
    type of:
    cake
    baked goods made from or based on a mixture of flour, sugar, eggs, and fat
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