"American muffin" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: American muffins [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} American muffin (plural American muffins)
  1. (UK) A cupcake-shaped baked good. Tags: UK
    Sense id: en-American_muffin-en-noun-5BYcGvhS Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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