SIMNEL CAKE


Meaning of SIMNEL CAKE in English

sim ‧ nel cake /ˈsɪmn ə l ˌkeɪk/ BrE AmE noun [countable] British English

[ Date: 1200-1300 ; Origin: simnel from Old French simenel , from Latin simila 'high- quality flour' ]

a cake made with dried fruit that is traditionally eaten at Easter

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