water biscuit


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water biscuit

n.
A biscuit made of flour and water.
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water biscuit

n
(Cookery) a thin crisp plain biscuit, usually served with butter or cheese
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Noun1.water biscuit - a thin flour-and-water biscuit usually made without shortening; often served with cheese
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