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noun
A unit of measure, being equivalent to two teaspoons or two-thirds of a tablespoon, or approximately ten millilitres; a dessertspoonful.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: dsp., dstspn.
Antonyms: none provided
noun
More generally, that volume of a substance which is contained within a dessert spoon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
An item of cutlery; a spoon, larger than a teaspoon and smaller than a tablespoon, used for eating dessert.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare
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noun
as much as a dessert spoon will hold
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: dessertspoonful
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: containerful
History
From dessert + spoon.
Across languages
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