"knickerbocker glory" meaning in English

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Noun

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

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