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Definition of lamington in English: lamingtonnoun ˈlamɪŋtən Australian, NZ A square of sponge cake dipped in melted chocolate and grated coconut. Example sentencesExamples - I have a shocking sweet tooth (which the baby has apparently inherited) and now I'm absolutely lusting after lamingtons.
- Chocolate mousse, lemon meringue pie and Australia's own special lamingtons were definite hits of the night.
- And although I was temporarily lacking the funds to buy something, I left with a tummy full of delicious lamingtons.
- We had a nice tour of the Sydney Art Gallery and drank coffee while I sampled lamingtons, one of the tasty Australian desserts.
- I've being baking scones and lamingtons just to get in the mood.
- After an hour of on-and-off chit-chat and with our supply of lamingtons fast dwindling we decide to cut the poor kids loose.
Origin Apparently from the name of Lord Lamington, Governor of Queensland (1895–1901). |