Teacake: meaning, definitions and examples
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teacake
[ ˈtiːkeɪk ]
Translations
Translations of the word "teacake" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bolo de chá
🇮🇳 चाय केक
🇩🇪 Teekuchen
🇮🇩 kue teh
🇺🇦 чайний торт
🇵🇱 ciasto herbaciane
🇯🇵 ティーケーキ (tī kēki)
🇫🇷 gâteau au thé
🇪🇸 pastel de té
🇹🇷 çay keki
🇰🇷 차 케이크 (cha keikeu)
🇸🇦 كعكة الشاي
🇨🇿 čajový dort
🇸🇰 čajový koláč
🇨🇳 茶糕 (chá gāo)
🇸🇮 čajna torta
🇮🇸 te-kaka
🇰🇿 шай торт
🇬🇪 ჩაის ნამცხვარი (chais namtskvari)
🇦🇿 çay keks
🇲🇽 pastel de té
Word origin
The term 'teacake' originated in the United Kingdom in the late 19th century. It was originally a small cake served with tea, hence the name. Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to a small round bun filled with currants or raisins. Teacakes have become a popular treat to accompany tea or coffee in many parts of the world.