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Meaning of "barmbrack" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BARMBRACK

From Irish Gaelic bairín breac speckled loaf.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BARMBRACK

barmbrack  [ˈbɑːmˌbræk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BARMBRACK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Barmbrack is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BARMBRACK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

barmbrack

Barmbrack

Barmbrack, also called Barnbrack or often shortened to brack, is a yeasted bread with added sultanas and raisins.

Definition of barmbrack in the English dictionary

The definition of barmbrack in the dictionary is a loaf of bread with currants in it Also: barnbrack Often shortened to: brack.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BARMBRACK


amphibrach
ˈæmfɪˌbræk
Amtrak
ˈæmtræk
anorak
ˈænəˌræk
backtrack
ˈbækˌtræk
barnbrack
ˈbɑːnˌbræk
brack
bræk
bric-a-brac
ˈbrɪkəˌbræk
crack
kræk
Dirac
dɪˈræk
drac
dræk
racetrack
ˈreɪsˌtræk
rack
ræk
shabrack
ˈʃæbræk
shabracque
ˈʃæbræk
soundtrack
ˈsaʊndˌtræk
sprack
spræk
tamarack
ˈtæməˌræk
tetrabrach
ˈtɛtrəˌbræk
track
træk
tribrach
ˈtraɪbræk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BARMBRACK

barley sandwich
barley sugar
barley water
barley wine
barleycorn
barlow
barm
barm cake
barmaid
barman
Barmecidal
Barmecide
barmen
barmier
barmiest
barminess
barmkin
barmy
barn
barn conversion

WORDS THAT END LIKE BARMBRACK

a hard nut to crack
arrack
barrack
bike rack
CD rack
cooling rack
fast track
fast-track
half-track
inside track
off the beaten track
plate rack
roof rack
single track
single-track
the rack
the right track
the wrong track
title track
wine rack

Synonyms and antonyms of barmbrack in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «barmbrack» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BARMBRACK

Find out the translation of barmbrack to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of barmbrack from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «barmbrack» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

barmbrack
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

barmbrack
570 millions of speakers

English

barmbrack
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

barmbrack
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

barmbrack
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

barmbrack
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

barmbrack
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

barmbrack
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

barmbrack
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Barmbrack
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

barmbrack
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

barmbrack
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

barmbrack
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Barmbrack
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

barmbrack
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அயர்லாந்தின் ஒரு இனிப்பு வகை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Barmbrack
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

barmbrack
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

barmbrack
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

barmbrack
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

barmbrack
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

barmbrack
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

barmbrack
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

barmbrack
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

barmbrack
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

barmbrack
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of barmbrack

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BARMBRACK»

The term «barmbrack» is used very little and occupies the 174.475 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BARMBRACK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about barmbrack

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BARMBRACK»

Discover the use of barmbrack in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to barmbrack and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Dictionary of Hiberno-English: The Irish Use of English
'What kind of a barmbrack is that? - that doesn't have a ring in it' (KG, Kerry); ' Barm bread, made from yeast, butter-milk, flour, sugar, and lukewarm water - we' d eat barm bread in winter and soda bread in summer - they'd mix cream of tartar  ...
Terence Patrick Dolan, 2006
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The New Irish Table: 70 Contemporary Recipes
At Packies, one of the most renowned restaurants in the foodie haven of Kenmare, County Kerry, chef-owner Maura Foley uses barmbrack from Moriarty's Bakery to make this sumptuous bread and butter pudding that she serves with custard ...
Margaret M. Johnson, 2003
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Brooklyn Boy
Everyone's favorite part of the party came after the games were completed: the eating of the Barmbrack, the traditional Irish fortune telling cake that was eaten only on Halloween. Agnes always ordered the Barmbrack at the bakers the week  ...
Jim Farrell, 2014
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The Private Wound
I did not like to ask him how much money he actually had on Barmbrack. Certain characters, on the rails opposite us, were growing unruly. A Garda stood behind them, but they paid him no attention. “They're off!” This was Harry's race.
Nicholas Blake, 2012
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Hostage 444
They bake barmbrack, and it's quiet there, we could talk.” X'X'X' Keith chose the last booth in the tea shop, knowing he would have to relate his last week's activities to Chris. He waited for her to slide into the booth and sit before he himself sat.
Larry Koster, 2000
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The Retirement of Michael O'Hara
leprechauns oon't like overlu sweet oesserts, so a little bit of barmbrack” or iust a bit of a plain apple tart, or even a nibble of a simple tea biscuit will oo nicelu for a leprechaun. Full to contentment the leprechauns woulo have lingereo for hours ...
Patricia A. Richardson, 2011
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Witch's Halloween: A Complete Guide to the Magick, ...
In Ireland, one traditional Halloween food was barmbrack— a dark brown loaf or cake made with dried fruit and containing various tokens, such as rings, beans, peas, and so forth. Used for love divination, barmbrack is traditionally cut and ...
Gerina Dunwich, 2007
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Fingal O'Reilly, Irish Doctor: An Irish Country Novel
“That tea and barmbrack you promised sounds wonderful, Kinky. I could certainly use a breather.” “Come along then.” Kinky led them to her kitchen, which as usual was redolent of something wonderful cooking. “I did think that I'd make a nice ...
Patrick Taylor, 2013
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Mirror, Mirror
“I believe I promised you some of Mary Francis Kelly's barmbrack.” “Yes, you did.” “And I'm known to one and all as a man of my word.” Long before they reached the heart of town Cullen had her laughing at the silly stories he told her about his  ...
J. D. Robb, Mary Blayney, Elaine Fox, 2013
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Virginia Black
“The clerk from the bed and breakfast said the Barmbrack and Coddle are the best here.” Hannah looked at him, one eyebrow raised. “Oh did he now? And I was under the misgivings that my mother's Coddle was the best in town, and my Aunt ...
Cash Sullivan, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BARMBRACK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term barmbrack is used in the context of the following news items.
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Tuesday's TV tips
And in Clonmel Donal enjoys Barmbrack from Hickey's Bakery, where they make this traditional Irish fruit loaf with a unique recipe developed ... «BreakingNews.ie, Jun 15»
2
Irwin's revamps Rankin breads range
... stoneground wheaten (£1.44), buttermilk soda bread (£1.00), potato slims (£1.20), fruit soda bread (£1.69), barmbrack (£1.80) and Rankin ... «British Baker, Jun 15»
3
Why cake's image has gone stale
Picture credit; Damien Eagers 15/5/2015. Every Halloween my mother buys a barmbrack and every December she prepares a Christmas cake. «Irish Independent, May 15»
4
Forget hot cross buns - bring back lardy cake
... bannocks, bara brith (Welsh, and more often seen these days made with baking powder as a conventional fruit cake) and barmbrack (Irish). «Telegraph.co.uk, Apr 15»
5
Win city break with Irwin's Rankin Selection
... variety of different breads, including Stoneground Irish Wheaten; Irish Fruit Soda Bread; Buttermilk Soda Bread; Potato Slims, and Barmbrack. «Portadown Times, Mar 15»
6
Donal Skehan goes global for St. Patrick's Day (Video)
With a recipe line up including Irish Stew, Traditional Irish Scones, Barmbrack and even Chocolate Guinness Cake, there is a recipe for ... «IrishCentral, Mar 15»
7
17 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Denver
... educating customers how to make dishes like country-style lamb and Guinness ice-cream with toasted Barmbrack and Irish whiskey caramel. «Eater, Mar 15»
8
Books: On the trail of a melody
But there are humble treats here, too, such as the Irish fruit bread barmbrack and the Welsh version, bara brith. The sheer variety of ways to ... «New Zealand Herald, Feb 15»
9
Irish Society continues to grow
... demonstrations throughout the weekend as well. Traditional Irish stew, potato bread, soda bread, barmbrack and “The Drink” will be served. «Westman Journal, Jan 15»
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How to make fruitcake that actually tastes good
Irish barmbrack: Popular at Halloween. Sweet, cake-like bread with pieces of dried fruit that have been soaked in hot tea or whisky and ... «Simcoe.com, Dec 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Barmbrack [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/barmbrack>. Apr 2024 ».
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