Meanings
nounAbernethy biscuit (plural Abernethy biscuits)
plural Abernethy biscuits
- A form of digestive biscuit containing caraway seeds.First known use Mid 19ᵗʰ century.
Synonyms: Abernethy
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA form of digestive biscuit containing caraway seeds.
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Origin
Probably named after John Abernethy, English surgeon.
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Abernethy biscuit. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Abernethy%20biscuit
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