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单词 rarebit
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Definition of rarebit in English:

rarebit

(also Welsh rarebit)
noun ˈrɛːbɪtˈrɛrbɪt
mass noun
  • A dish of melted and seasoned cheese on toast, sometimes with other ingredients.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Here, they are matched with a smoked haddock rarebit for an ultra-tasty dish.
    • Meanwhile, to make the rarebit, very gently melt the cheese with the milk and stout in a heavy-based pan.
    • Unfortunately, there are thousands of recipes for rarebit.
    • Make sure you try the smoked haddock rarebit with creamed leeks and smoked bacon.
    • If you're preparing Welsh rarebit, for example, use a strong-tasting, mature cheese rather than a mild variety.

Origin

Late 18th century: alteration of rabbit in Welsh rabbit; the reason for the use of the term rabbit is unknown.

 
 

Definition of rarebit in US English:

rarebit

(also Welsh rarebit)
nounˈrerbitˈrɛrbɪt
  • A dish of melted and seasoned cheese on toast, sometimes with other ingredients.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Meanwhile, to make the rarebit, very gently melt the cheese with the milk and stout in a heavy-based pan.
    • Unfortunately, there are thousands of recipes for rarebit.
    • Here, they are matched with a smoked haddock rarebit for an ultra-tasty dish.
    • If you're preparing Welsh rarebit, for example, use a strong-tasting, mature cheese rather than a mild variety.
    • Make sure you try the smoked haddock rarebit with creamed leeks and smoked bacon.

Origin

Late 18th century: alteration of rabbit in Welsh rabbit; the reason for the use of the term rabbit is unknown.

 
 
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