"knickerbocker glory" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: knickerbocker glories [plural]
Etymology: A genericized form of Knickerbocker Glory, attested from the 1930s. Head templates: {{en-noun}} knickerbocker glory (plural knickerbocker glories)
  1. (UK) An elaborately-layered ice cream sundae served in a tall glass. Wikipedia link: knickerbocker glory Tags: UK Categories (topical): Desserts, Ice cream
    Sense id: en-knickerbocker_glory-en-noun-ylOHII~o Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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