"Nanaimo bar" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Nanaimo bars [plural]
Etymology: Probably from the name of the city Nanaimo (British Columbia, Canada). Head templates: {{en-noun}} Nanaimo bar (plural Nanaimo bars)
  1. (chiefly Canada) A chilled dessert confection consisting of a chocolate crumb-based layer, covered by a layer of custard icing, and topped with a layer of smooth chocolate. Wikipedia link: Nanaimo, Nanaimo bar Tags: Canada Categories (topical): Chocolate

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