Definition
parkins
noun
- A dark, spiced gingerbread cake made with oatmeal, traditionally eaten in northern England, especially around Guy Fawkes Night.
Usage: British regional; usually plural or used as a mass noun; traditional/cultural food
Examples
- We bought parkins from the bakery for the bonfire night celebration.
- Homemade parkins are a specialty in Yorkshire during autumn.
- The recipe for parkins has been passed down through generations in our family.
- She served warm parkins with a cup of tea after the fireworks display.
- Traditional parkins contain oatmeal, treacle, and warming spices like ginger and cinnamon.