"millionaire shortbread" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: millionaire shortbreads [plural]
Etymology: From the association of millionaires with luxury. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} millionaire shortbread (usually uncountable, plural millionaire shortbreads)
  1. (UK) a light snack consisting of an oblong piece of shortbread with a layer of caramel and then another of hard chocolate on top. Tags: UK, uncountable, usually Synonyms: millionaire's shortbread
    Sense id: en-millionaire_shortbread-en-noun-3UZwCJ3I Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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