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Abernethy biscuit
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English
Etymology
Probably named after John Abernethy, English surgeon.
Pronunciation
en /ˈæb.ɚˌni.θi/ /ˈæb.əˌnɛ.θi/ /ˈæb.ɚˌni.θi/ /ˈæb.əˌnɛ.θi/ 1 US2
Noun
A form of digestive biscuit containing caraway seeds. Mid 19th century.3
en Abernethy
References
en eponyms
en Tea