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cracknel

Syllabification: (crack·nel)
Pronunciation: /ˈkraknəl/
Definition of cracknel

noun

  • 1a light, crisp, savory biscuit.
  • 2small pieces of crackling.

Origin:

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

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