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noun
A type of sponge cake with a layer of jam sandwiched in the middle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: Victoria sponge cake
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a cake consisting of two layers of sponge cake with a jelly filling in between
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Victoria sandwich
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: cake
History
After Queen Victoria, who preferred this cake with her afternoon tea.
