cossnent

/kɒsnənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A variant of cornet, a brass musical instrument.

“The young musician picked up his cossnent and began to play the melody.”

2. noun

A type of sweet biscuit or shortbread cookie, especially one made with cornstarch and often flavored with fruit or nuts.

“The tea room served a variety of cossnents with their afternoon tea.”

Synonyms

  • cornet
  • shortbread
  • sweet biscuit

Antonyms

  • savory biscuit
  • unsweet treat