English Explanatory Dictionary

biffin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A deep-red cooking apple native to Britain.
  2. Such an apple baked and flattened as a snack, popular in Norfolk.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɪfɪn/

Word forms

biffin biffins beefing

Etymology

Possibly from beef, because of the red colour.

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