noun
Meaning 1
A large fluffy biscuit, typically served with gravy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: cathead
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
cathead biscuit
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Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˌkæthɛd ˈbɪskɪt/
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General-American: /ˌkætˌ(h)ɛd ˈbɪskɪt/
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rhymes with -ɪskɪt
History
Etymology
From cat + head + biscuit, apparently from the fact that the biscuit is similar in size to a cat’s head.