Meanings
plural Kendal mint cakes
- countableuncountableA glucose-based confectionery flavored with peppermint, popular with climbers as a source of energy.
Origin
From the English town of Kendal, where it originates.
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Kendal mint cake. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Kendal%20mint%20cake
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