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cracknel

Pronunciation: /ˈkrakn(ə)l/
Definition of cracknel

noun

  • 1a light, crisp, savoury biscuit.
  • 2a brittle sweet made from set melted sugar, typically containing nuts.

Origin:

late Middle English: alteration of Old French craquelin, from Middle Dutch krākelinc, from krāken 'to crack'

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