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单词 lamington
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Definition of lamington in English:

lamington

noun ˈlamɪŋtən
Australian, NZ

  • A square of sponge cake dipped in melted chocolate and grated coconut.

    〈澳／新西兰〉拉明顿蛋糕，巧克力椰丝方块蛋糕

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I have a shocking sweet tooth (which the baby has apparently inherited) and now I'm absolutely lusting after lamingtons.
    • Chocolate mousse, lemon meringue pie and Australia's own special lamingtons were definite hits of the night.
    • And although I was temporarily lacking the funds to buy something, I left with a tummy full of delicious lamingtons.
    • We had a nice tour of the Sydney Art Gallery and drank coffee while I sampled lamingtons, one of the tasty Australian desserts.
    • I've being baking scones and lamingtons just to get in the mood.
    • After an hour of on-and-off chit-chat and with our supply of lamingtons fast dwindling we decide to cut the poor kids loose.

Origin

Apparently from the name of Lord Lamington, Governor of Queensland (1895–1901).
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