SCONE


Meaning of SCONE in English

n ( BrE )

a small round cake made of flour, fat and milk, sometimes containing sultanas (= a type of dried fruit). Scones are usually eaten with butter or cream and jam for the afternoon meal of tea.

Compare drop scone . See also cream tea .

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