Etymology

Chelsea bun

Today it means: A spiral-shaped currant bun, spiced and coated with sugar. Full definition →

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The story

From Chelsea + bun, since it was first created in the 18th century at the Bun House in Chelsea, London.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.