"McMuffin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: McMuffins [plural]
Etymology: From Mc- + muffin, coined as a trademark, McMuffin, in 1972. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|Mc|muffin}} Mc- + muffin Head templates: {{en-noun}} McMuffin (plural McMuffins)
  1. A type of breakfast sandwich sold by the international fast food restaurant chain McDonald's that typically consists of a slice of Canadian bacon, a griddle-fried egg, and a slice of American cheese on a toasted and buttered English muffin. Wikipedia link: McMuffin Categories (topical): McDonald's, Sandwiches Related terms: McGriddle

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