See Also: mimotannic(medicine)

shortbread (iou) and mimotannic (medicine)


shortbread (iou)



shortbread noun. E18.
[from SHORT adjective + BREAD noun1.]
A rich crumbly biscuit made from flour, sugar, and a large proportion of butter.

mimotannic (medicine)


mimotannic
<chemistry> Pertaining to, or designating, a variety of tannin or tannic acid found in Acacia, Mimosa, etc.

Origin: Mimosa + tannic.

Source: Websters Dictionary