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biscuit

noun bis·cuit \ˈbis-kət\

: a small, light roll that is eaten as part of a meal

plural biscuits also biscuit

Full Definition of BISCUIT

a : any of various hard or crisp dry baked products: as (1) British : cracker 4 (2) British : cookie

b : a small quick bread made from dough that has been rolled out and cut or dropped from a spoon

: earthenware or porcelain after the first firing and before glazing

a : a light grayish-yellowish brown

b : a grayish yellow

— bis·cuity \ˈbis-kə-tē\ adjective

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Origin of BISCUIT

Middle English bisquite, from Anglo-French besquit, from (pain) besquit twice-cooked bread

First Known Use: 14th century

Other Handicraft Terms

darn, tambour, wrought

Rhymes with BISCUIT

brisket, frisket

BISCUIT Defined for Kids

biscuit

noun bis·cuit \ˈbi-skət\

Definition of BISCUIT for Kids

: a small light bread

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biscuit

noun bis·cuit \ˈbis-kət\

Medical Definition of BISCUIT

: porcelain after the first firing and before glazing

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