cinnamon snail
Definition
Noun: A sweet baked pastry made from rolled dough that is typically spread with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar (and often raisins), then sliced into a spiral shape resembling a snail's shell before baking. It is a type of sweet roll or bun.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- The bakery is famous for its fresh, gooey cinnamon snails.
- For breakfast, I had a cinnamon snail and a cup of coffee.
Advanced Usage
- As a specific term: The term "cinnamon snail" is often used interchangeably with "cinnamon roll" or "cinnamon bun," though it specifically evokes the spiral, snail-like shape.
- While many call it a cinnamon bun, the intricate swirl made it a true cinnamon snail.
Variants and Related Words
- Cinnamon roll / Cinnamon bun: The more common general terms for this pastry.
- Sweet roll: A broader category that includes cinnamon snails.
Synonyms
- Cinnamon roll
- Cinnamon bun
- Sweet roll (broader term)
Related Idioms or Phrases
(This specific pastry term is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)
Noun
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rolled dough spread with cinnamon and sugar (and raisins) then sliced before baking
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