"bisquick" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the brand name Bisquick. Blend of biscuit + quick, because the mix was originally sold as a way of making biscuits in "90 seconds from package to oven". Etymology templates: {{blend|en|biscuit|quick}} Blend of biscuit + quick Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bisquick (uncountable)
  1. Pre-mixed baking mix, generally consisting of flour, a shortening and a leavening agent (for quickly making fresh biscuits, pancakes, dumplings, etc). Wikipedia link: Bisquick Tags: uncountable

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