First Known Use: 14th century
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biscuit
noun bis·cuit \ˈbis-kət\
: a small, light roll that is eaten as part of a meal
plural biscuits also biscuit
Full Definition of BISCUIT
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: earthenware or porcelain after the first firing and before glazing
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a : a light grayish-yellowish brown b : a grayish yellow
— bis·cuity \ˈbis-kə-tē\ adjective
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Origin of BISCUIT
Middle English bisquite, from Anglo-French besquit, from (pain) besquit twice-cooked bread
BISCUIT Defined for Kids
biscuit
noun bis·cuit \ˈbi-skət\
Definition of BISCUIT for Kids
: a small light bread
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biscuit
noun bis·cuit \ˈbis-kət\
Medical Definition of BISCUIT
: porcelain after the first firing and before glazing
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