lamington, noun
- Origin:
- Probably named after Lord Lamington, Governor of Queensland, Australia from 1895 to 1901.
A small square of sponge cake, dipped in chocolate sauce and covered with dessicated coconut.
- Note:
- Used also in N.Z. and Australian English, where the cake originated.
2013 threepeaks.co.za (DSAE Corpus)With..traditional des[s]erts such as koeksisters, lamingtons and milk tarts, the restaurant is able to offer a variety of taste sensations.
2014 spcapta.org.za (DSAE Corpus)Finish off with a chocolate lamington or a profiterole and sink into a feeling of heavenly delight.
A small square of sponge cake, dipped in chocolate sauce and covered with dessicated coconut.
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