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crumpet

/krʌmpɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does crumpet mean?

noun

A type of griddled cake, typically made from yeast dough, often served toasted with butter and often used as a base for breakfast foods such as eggs and bacon.

Example

"She toasted a crumpet and topped it with scrambled eggs and smoked salmon."

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