English Explanatory Dictionary

parkin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A traditional soft cake of Northern England, usually made with oatmeal and treacle.
noun
  1. A particular protein, mutations in which are associated with Parkinson's disease.
name
  1. A surname transferred from the given name.
  2. A minor city in Cross County, Arkansas, United States.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɑːkɪn/

Word forms

parkin parkins perkin

Etymology

From Parkin, a diminutive of Peter.

Synonyms

Yorkshire parkin

Related words

Parkyn Perkin Parkins Perkins Purkins Parkinson Parkerson
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