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PRONUNCIATION OF KNICKERBOCKER GLORY

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KNICKERBOCKER GLORY

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Knickerbocker glory 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 KNICKERBOCKER GLORY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Knickerbocker glory

A knickerbocker glory is an ice cream sundae that is served in a large tall glass, particularly in the United Kingdom. The knickerbocker glory, first described in the 1930s, may contain ice cream, gelatin, cream, fruit, meringue, even liquor. Layers of these different sweet tastes are alternated in a tall glass and topped with different kinds of syrup, nuts, whipped cream and often a cherry. The name knickerbocker glory may be drawn from the hotel or knickerbockers, knee-length trousers typically worn by boys or for sports such as fencing. The name Knickerbocker itself comes from Dutch settlers in the New York area.

Definition of knickerbocker glory in the English dictionary

The definition of knickerbocker glory in the dictionary is a rich confection consisting of layers of ice cream, jelly, cream, and fruit served in a tall glass.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KNICKERBOCKER GLORY

knick-knack
knick-knackery
knicker
Knickerbocker
knickerbockers
knickers
knickpoint
knicks
knife
knife edge
knife grinder
knife pleat
knife switch
knife-edge
knife-edged
knife-point
knife-sharpener
knifeless
knifelike
knifeman

WORDS THAT END LIKE KNICKERBOCKER GLORY

calory
cauliflory
chancellory
colory
crowning glory
flory
glory
Kentish glory
lory
Malory
morning-glory
Old Glory
pillory
vainglory

Synonyms and antonyms of knickerbocker glory in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «knickerbocker glory» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KNICKERBOCKER GLORY

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

Translator English - Chinese

纽约人的荣耀
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

knickerbocker gloria
570 millions of speakers

English

knickerbocker glory
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Knickerbocker महिमा
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

نيكربوكر المجد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Никербокер слава
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Knickerbocker glória
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কৌতুক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Knickerbocker gloire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kemuliaan knickerbocker
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Knickerbocker Ruhm
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ニッカーボッカー栄光
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

되었습니다 Knickerbocker 영광
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kamulyan knickerbocker
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

vinh quang Knickerbocker
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முட்டாள்தனமான மகிமை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बंडखोर वृत्ती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Knickerbocker zafer
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Knickerbocker glory
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Knickerbocker chwały
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Никербокер слава
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Knickerbocker glorie
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Knickerbocker δόξα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Knickerbocker heerlikheid
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Knickerbocker glory
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Knickerbocker herlighet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of knickerbocker glory

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KNICKERBOCKER GLORY»

The term «knickerbocker glory» is normally little used and occupies the 129.462 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KNICKERBOCKER GLORY» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KNICKERBOCKER GLORY»

Discover the use of knickerbocker glory in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to knickerbocker glory and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook: From Cauldron Cakes to ...
Bangers and mash with Harry, Ron, and Hermione in the Hogwarts dining hall.
Dinah Buchotz, 2010
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Knickerbocker Glory: A Chef's Guide to Innovation in the ...
The answers to these questions are in this book. The Knickerbocker Glory: Tasty Innovation and Even Tastier Desserts is a book about learning to innovate using the culinary arts as inspiration.
Matthew Robinson, 2013
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The Knickerbocker Glory Years: The Great British Book of How ...
This is a hilarious, nostalgic and irreverent look at British cuisine past and present in all its flavourless, stodgy splendour, and an indispensable A-Z guide to the not-so-wondrous world of British cuisine.
Martin Lampen, 2008
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Mrs Caldicot's Knickerbocker Glory
This is an uplifting comedy about how a group of old people who are overlooked, patronized and under-estimated overcome adversity and malignant opportunism with integrity, hope and a deep-rooted affection for one another.
Vernon Coleman, 2003
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Ice Cream
Served in a tall sundae glass, and thought to have originated (quite surprisingly so) in the UK during the 1930s, the knickerbocker glory is a true classic. In the traditional version (see also page 126 for a decadent chocolate knickerbocker) ...
Benjamin Vear, 2013
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A Month of Sundaes
An old favorite is the Knickerbocker Glory, an ice cream plus crēme de menthe concoction that often fits in strawberries, too. The red, green and white Knickerbocker has been knocking around tony English restaurants since the 1930s. “He has ...
Michael Jurback
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Cream Teas, Traffic Jams and Sunburn: The Great British Holiday
Thereareconflicting theoriesasto the origins ofthe name knickerbocker glory. Thatimpressively authoritative but frequently inaccurate source Wikipedia boringly suggests that it derives its name from knickerbockers, 'a typeoflong trouser ...
Brian Viner, 2011
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Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey Treats for Kids
I think that moniker suits the Knickerbocker Glory well. This splendid confection was invented in the United Kingdom around the 1930s, and was always presented in the tall, classic parfait glass to show off its many layers of ice cream, fresh ...
Jill O'Connor, 2010
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Jelly Roll Inspirations
A showcase of new design talent, this book offers twelve brand new practical quilt projects to satisfy the ever-growing band of Jelly Roll addicts.
Pam Lintott, Nicky Lintott, 2009
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Project Management on Track
So when he got back from the loo, in marched a procession from the kitchen with a massive knickerbocker glory complete with sparklers. The whole restaurant sang “Happy Birthday”. He was so embarrassed he never did that again. Anybody ...
Maurice Howell, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KNICKERBOCKER GLORY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term knickerbocker glory is used in the context of the following news items.
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Strawberry Knickerbocker Glory with honey ice cream
Strawberry Knickerbocker Glory with honey ice cream. This delicious dessert, with homemade strawberry jelly, vanilla cream, honey ice cream, ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Roast leg of lamb with chorizo potatoes and summer vegetables
Elderflower and champagne cocktail recipe. Strawberry knickerbocker glory with honey ice cream recipe. More recipes from Telegraph Food ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
The beekeeper keeping Britain's honey industry abuzz
Strawberry knickerbocker glory with honey ice cream recipe. Wainwright's Salisbury Plain honey, £4 for 340g, is available at Marks & Spencer ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
4
What can you get at Creams Cafe Coventry?
Then there is the popular Great Knickerbocker Glory, a Tropical Paradise or a Giant Tutti Frutti - a bowl filled with classic mixed fruit ice creams, ... «Coventry Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Restaurant review - Royal Oak, Riley Green
The Knickerbocker Glory comes in a traditional glass with a long spoon. The ice creams are vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, and in the mix ... «Chorley Guardian, Jul 15»
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Ice cream vendor hits back at price claims
He said: 'The £4 ice cream was the most expensive we had and was the knickerbocker glory. 'But we were also selling ice lollies from £1.50, ... «Portsmouth News, Jun 15»
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Creams Cafe, Dockside, Chatham: Kent's top places for ice cream
With extravagant names to make anyone's tummy rumble, devour a bubblelicious sundae or the great knickerbocker glory! Creams Cafe is ... «Kent Online, Jun 15»
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Pub Royale is full of subcontinental surprises
There are a few things that stay strictly in the British Isles at Pub Royale: a classic knickerbocker glory sundae; a burnished, cider-braised rabbit ... «Chicago Reader, Jun 15»
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Is London's Ivy Restaurant Any Good, After Its Splashy Reopening?
For desserts, go no further than the knickerbocker glory, a traditional over-the-top British sundae with layers of ice cream and fruit. «Bloomberg, Jun 15»
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Scotland's best family days out
... the British Isles - or you may rather mess around in a rock pool - but having a knickerbocker glory in one of the town's cafes is non-negotiable. «Herald Scotland, Jun 15»

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