"wheat bisk" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wheat bisks [plural]
Etymology: Introduced by other manufacturers as a generic term for Weetabix-style products. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=wheat bisk}} wheat bisk (plural wheat bisks)
  1. A conglomeration of cereal fibres in lozenge form, used as a breakfast food. Wikipedia link: Weetabix
    Sense id: en-wheat_bisk-en-noun-VYWNb0MW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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