simnel

/ˈsɪmnɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

A sweet bread loaf, typically made with currants and spices, traditionally eaten on Mothering Sunday.

“She baked a simnel cake for her family to enjoy on Mother’s Day.”

2. verb

To decorate or cover something, typically a cake or bread, with a pattern of icing or other material.

“The baker simnelled the cake with intricate designs for the wedding reception.”

Synonyms

  • fruited bread
  • sweetbread

Antonyms

  • inedible
  • unappetizing