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seedcake

[ seed-keyk ]

noun

  1. a sweet cake containing aromatic seeds, usually caraway.


seedcake

/ ˈ²õ¾±Ë»åËŒ°ì±ðɪ°ì /

noun

  1. a sweet cake flavoured with caraway seeds and lemon rind or essence
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of seedcake1

First recorded in 1565–75; seed + cake
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Example Sentences

Mealworm seedcake, for example, is designed to attract bluebirds, orioles, wrens, jays, chickadees and titmice.

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The Loamhedge and Mossflower mice had combined to provide a number of currant and berry pies, seedcake and potato scones and a cask of October ale.

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Mrs. Cox sighed, and, leaving the room, returned with a bottle of wine which was port to the look and red-currant to the taste, and a seedcake of formidable appearance.

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The old housekeeper stood at the buffet, cutting up seedcake, and pouring out elder wine, which was soon passed round to the company.

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Shiftless old Jonas shuffled in presently with the oval silver tray, ancient decanters, and seedcakes.

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