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simnel Definition

sim·nel (simnəl)

noun

in England,

  1. a kind of bread or roll formerly prepared by boiling, or boiling and baking
  2. a rich fruitcake traditionally eaten in mid-Lent or at Easter or Christmas

Etymology: ME simenel < OFr < L simila, finest wheat flour: see semolina

simnel Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • cake: In England a simnel cake, with a baked almond topping, often graces the table during Easter.

Browse dictionary entries near simnel

  1. simmering
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  8. simile
  9. similarly
  10. similarity
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