"rockbun" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rockbuns [plural]
Etymology: rock + bun Etymology templates: {{compound|en|rock|bun}} rock + bun Head templates: {{en-noun}} rockbun (plural rockbuns)
  1. A type of pastry with a crusted sugar coating. Categories (topical): Cakes and pastries Synonyms: rock cake, rock bun Related terms: piffy on a rock bun

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