English Explanatory Dictionary

tattie scone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A scone made from mashed, boiled potatoes and flour, often baked in a large circular shape on a griddle and cut into slices for serving; it may be eaten as an accompaniment to savoury food such as bacon, fried eggs, and Lorne sausage, or with jam.

Pronunciation

/ˌtæti ˈskɔːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-tattie scone.wav /ˌtæti ˈskoʊn/ /ˌtɑ(ː)te ˈskɔn/

Word forms

tattie scone tattie scones tatty scone

Etymology

Borrowed from Scots tattie scone, from tattie (“potato”) + scone (“large circular cake baked on a griddle; a slice of such a cake”).

Synonyms

fadge potato bread tattie cake tatty cake
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