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Pronunciation : Bun, Bunn
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Scot. bun, bunn, OE. bunne, bonne; fr. Celtic; cf. Ir. bunna, Gael. bonnach, or OF. bugne tumor, Prov. F. bugne a kind of pancake; akin to OHG. bungo bulb, MHG. bunge, Prov. E. bung heap, cluster, bunny a small swelling.]
Definition : Defn: A slightly sweetened raised cake or bisquit with a glazing of sugar and milk on the top crust.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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