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biscuit [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cookies and Cookie Making
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cookie
1, record 1, English, cookie
correct, Canada, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- biscuit 1, record 1, English, biscuit
correct, Great Britain
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the United States and Canada, a cookie is a small, flat-baked treat containing milk, flour, eggs, sugar, etc. In most English-speaking countries outside North America, the most common word for this is "biscuit." In many regions both terms are used, while in others the two words have different meanings (a cookie is a plain bun in Scotland, while in the United States a biscuit is a kind of quick bread similar to a scone). 1, record 1, English, - cookie
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biscuits et biscuiterie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- biscuit
1, record 1, French, biscuit
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pâtisserie cuite au four composée d'un mélange de farine, d'œufs et de sucre. 1, record 1, French, - biscuit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemples de biscuits : biscotte, doigt de dame, galette, gaufrette, langue de chat, macaron, petit-beurre, sablé, tuile, etc. 2, record 1, French, - biscuit
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Galletas y fabricación de galletas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- galleta
1, record 1, Spanish, galleta
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pasta compuesta de harina, azúcar y a veces huevo, manteca o confituras diversas, que, dividida en trozos pequeños y moldeados o modelados en forma varia, se cuecen al horno. 1, record 1, Spanish, - galleta
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-11-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cookies and Cookie Making
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- biscuit
1, record 2, English, biscuit
correct, Canada, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hot biscuit 2, record 2, English, hot%20biscuit
correct, Canada, United States
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In American English, a "biscuit" is a small bread made with baking powder or baking soda as a leavening agent rather than yeast (although a type of biscuit called an "angel biscuit" contains yeast as well, as do those made with a sourdough starter). This roughly corresponds to a "scone" in British English usage. 3, record 2, English, - biscuit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Baking powder biscuit. 2, record 2, English, - biscuit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Sour cream, whole-wheat hot biscuit. 2, record 2, English, - biscuit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biscuits et biscuiterie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- biscuit chaud
1, record 2, French, biscuit%20chaud
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Biscuit chaud à l'ancienne, à la crème sure, à la farine de blé entier, à la poudre à pâte. 1, record 2, French, - biscuit%20chaud
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-07-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
- Audio Technology
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- biscuit 1, record 3, English, biscuit
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
- Électroacoustique
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- biscuit
1, record 3, French, biscuit
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-08-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Rubber Processing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- biscuit 1, record 4, English, biscuit
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cluster of mouldings (joined by flash) from a multi-impression flash-type mould. 1, record 4, English, - biscuit
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
- Fabrication du caoutchouc
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- grappe
1, record 4, French, grappe
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
- Elaboración del caucho
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- racimo de piezas moldeadas
1, record 4, Spanish, racimo%20de%20piezas%20moldeadas
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-04-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Terra Cotta
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- biscuit
1, record 5, English, biscuit
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- biscuit ware 2, record 5, English, biscuit%20ware
correct
- bisque ware 3, record 5, English, bisque%20ware
avoid, see observation
- bisque 3, record 5, English, bisque
avoid, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unglazed porcelain or earthenware which has been fired only once. 4, record 5, English, - biscuit
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bisque.... A term erroneously applied to biscuit ware. 5, record 5, English, - biscuit
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Terres cuites
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- biscuit
1, record 5, French, biscuit
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- poterie biscuitée 1, record 5, French, poterie%20biscuit%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pâte non émaillée. 1, record 5, French, - biscuit
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cuisson de biscuit est la première cuisson avant l'émaillage. 1, record 5, French, - biscuit
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-03-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Recipes
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tea biscuit
1, record 6, English, tea%20biscuit
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- biscuit 1, record 6, English, biscuit
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A biscuit leavened with either baking soda or baking powder or both and having a flaky texture, a smooth brown crust and good flavor. They contain a larger proportion of shortening than most other breads and are mixed in somewhat the same manner as pastry. It is rolled and cut. 1, record 6, English, - tea%20biscuit
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Recettes de cuisine
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- biscuit à la poudre levante
1, record 6, French, biscuit%20%C3%A0%20la%20poudre%20levante
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- biscuit à la levure chimique 1, record 6, French, biscuit%20%C3%A0%20la%20levure%20chimique
correct
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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