simnel

A noun referring to a type of fruitcake, often covered with almond paste, traditionally eaten at mid-Lent, Easter, or Christmas.

• 🇨🇳一种水果蛋糕，通常覆盖杏仁蛋白软糖，传统上在大斋期中段、复活节或圣诞节食用。

1. Crisp white bread C1 formal british culinary

   A type of crisp bread made from fine white flour, often associated with historical or traditional baking.

   • The baker prepared a batch of simnel for the local market.
   • Simnel was once a common bread in medieval households.
   • She enjoyed a slice of simnel with her morning tea.

   🇨🇳西姆内尔面包

2. Fruitcake with almond paste B2 formal british culinary

   A rich fruitcake, often topped with a layer of almond paste, traditionally eaten during mid-Lent, Easter, or Christmas.

   • For Easter, the family baked a traditional simnel cake.
   • The simnel was decorated with marzipan fruits and a ribbon.
   • She served slices of simnel with a cup of tea on Christmas Day.

   🇨🇳西姆内尔蛋糕

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• simnel's possessive singular form