lamington
/ˈlamɪŋtən
/noun Australian /NZ
A square of sponge cake dipped in melted chocolate and grated coconut.I've being baking scones and lamingtons just to get in the mood....
- We had a nice tour of the Sydney Art Gallery and drank coffee while I sampled lamingtons, one of the tasty Australian desserts.
- I have a shocking sweet tooth (which the baby has apparently inherited) and now I'm absolutely lusting after lamingtons.
Origin
Apparently from the name of Lord Lamington, Governor of Queensland (1895–1901).