abernethy
|ab-er-neth-y|
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/ˌæbərˈnɛθi/
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/ˌæbəˈnɛθi/
flavored biscuit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abernethy' originates from the name of Dr. John Abernethy, an English surgeon, who was associated with the creation of this biscuit.
Historical Evolution
'abernethy' was named after Dr. John Abernethy, and the biscuit became popular in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was a simple biscuit, but over time it became known for its unique flavor due to the addition of caraway seeds.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of biscuit or cracker, traditionally flavored with caraway seeds.
I enjoyed a cup of tea with an abernethy biscuit.
Synonyms
biscuitcracker
Last updated: 2025/04/01 00:21