noun
Meaning 1
A dainty or delicacy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
kickshaw
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/ˈkɪk.ʃɔː/
noun
Meaning 2
A trinket or gewgaw.
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noun
Meaning 3
something considered choice to eat
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: dainty, delicacy, goody, treat
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: nutriment, nourishment, nutrition, sustenance, aliment, alimentation, victuals
Narrower terms: choice morsel, tidbit, titbit, savory, savoury, sweet, confection, ambrosia, nectar, gelatin, jelly, marrow, bone marrow
History
Etymology
From Middle French quelque chose (“something”).