单词 | mint imperial |
释义 | > as lemmasmint imperial mint imperial n. a small, round, mint-flavoured sweet typically with a hard coating and a softer centre. ΚΠ 1925 Confectionery Jrnl. 1 Oct. (Suppl.) p. xiv (advt.) Bellamy's so widely known as the leaders for Liquorice All Sorts. French Almonds. Pomfret cakes. Mint Imperials. Royal Mixtures, Special Jap Desserts. 1957 J. Kirkup Only Child iii. 71 I shall not easily forget the way those mint imperials melted in the mouth—how the hard, smooth outer casing grew rough and finally collapsed on one side, releasing the delicious softness of the filling. 1999 L. Mason Sweets & Sweet Shops 24 There were hundreds of bottles full of strong-tasting sweets—mint imperials, gob-stoppers, aniseed balls, [etc.]. < as lemmas |
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