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Meaning of "Nanaimo bar" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD NANAIMO BAR

Named after Nanaimo, a city on Vancouver Island.
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PRONUNCIATION OF NANAIMO BAR

Nanaimo bar  [nəˈnaɪməʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NANAIMO BAR

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Nanaimo bar 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 NANAIMO BAR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Nanaimo bar

Nanaimo bar

The Nanaimo bar is a dessert item of Canadian origin popular across North America. It is a bar dessert which requires no baking and is named after the west coast city of Nanaimo, British Columbia. It consists of a wafer crumb-based layer topped by a layer of light vanilla or custard flavoured butter icing which is covered with melted chocolate made from chocolate squares. Many varieties exist, consisting of different types of crumb with different flavours of icing and different types of chocolate. Two popular variations on the traditional Nanaimo bar involve mint- or mocha-flavoured icing.

Definition of Nanaimo bar in the English dictionary

The definition of Nanaimo bar in the dictionary is a chocolate-coated sweet with a filling made from butter and icing sugar.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NANAIMO BAR


camo
ˈkæməʊ
Como
ˈkəʊməʊ
demo
ˈdɛməʊ
emo
ˈiːməʊ
fortississimo
ˌfɔːtɪˈsɪsɪməʊ
homo
ˈhəʊməʊ
Imo
ˈiːməʊ
legatissimo
ˌlɛɡɑːˈtɪsɪməʊ
limo
ˈlɪməʊ
memo
ˈmɛməʊ
mo
məʊ
mot
məʊ
octodecimo
ˌɒktəʊˈdɛsɪməʊ
Palermo
pəˈlɛəməʊ
pianississimo
ˌpɪənɪsˈɪsɪməʊ
primo
ˈpriːməʊ
promo
ˈprəʊməʊ
proximo
ˈprɒksɪməʊ
skimo
ˈskɪməʊ
ultimo
ˈʌltɪˌməʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NANAIMO BAR

Nan Shan
Nan-ching
nana
nana nap
Nana Sahib
Nanak
nance
Nanchang
nancies
nancified
nancy
nancy boy
NAND circuit
NAND gate
Nanda Devi

WORDS THAT END LIKE NANAIMO BAR

address bar
anti-roll bar
breakfast bar
candy bar
chocolate bar
cocktail bar
coffee bar
double bar
espresso bar
horizontal bar
karaoke bar
lounge bar
salad bar
snack bar
stabilizer bar
status bar
sushi bar
tapas bar
wet bar
wine bar

Synonyms and antonyms of Nanaimo bar in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Nanaimo bar» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NANAIMO BAR

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

Translator English - Chinese

纳奈莫条
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Nanaimo bar
570 millions of speakers

English

Nanaimo bar
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Nanaimo बार
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

شريط نانايمو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Нанаимо бар
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Nanaimo bar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নানাইমো বার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

barre Nanaimo
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bar Nanaimo
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nanaimo Bar
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ナナイモバー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

나나이모 바
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nanaimo bar
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Nanaimo thanh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நாணிமோ பார்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नानाइमो बार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Nanaimo bar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Nanaimo bar
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bar nanaimo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Нанаімо бар
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Nanaimo bar
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Ναναΐμο bar
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Nanaimo bar
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Nanaimo bar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Nanaimo bar
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Nanaimo bar

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NANAIMO BAR»

The term «Nanaimo bar» is used very little and occupies the 157.129 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NANAIMO BAR» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NANAIMO BAR»

Discover the use of Nanaimo bar in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Nanaimo bar and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Great Canadian Cookies, Bars and Squares: CBC Radio ...
That's why we called this a "Nanaimo Bar" — it originated with that newspaper recipe. Mom was the only one in our family, or in her social circle, to make this confection, and she developed a reputation for it. For family events, dinner parties  ...
‎2002
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Naming Canada: Stories about Canadian Place Names
When they compiled a cookbook the delicious Chocolate Fridge Cake was called the Nanaimo Bar. Well-known cookbook writer Anne Lindsay spoke to Mrs. Mulligan in 1984 about the recipe, but was told both the clipping and the cookbook ...
Alan Rayburn, 2001
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Frommer's Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and San Juan ...
Reservations recommended. Main courses lunch C89—C821, dinner C821— C837. MC, V. Mon—Sat11am—10:30pm; Sun 4—10pm. Nanaimo's Best Dessert, Bar None The Nanaimo Bar—a sweet three-layered confectionery of chocolate, ...
Chris McBeath, 2013
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Invasion of the IQ Snatchers
THE. SECRET. NANAIUO. BAR. INGREDIENTS. When we got back to my room, I took out my magnifying glass and stared at the Nanaimo bar. The top chocolate layer looked just like any other Nanaimo bar I had ever seen. The yellow custard  ...
Arthur Slade, 2007
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Cruising Off the Beaten Path: An Insider's Guide to Small ...
Don't Miss: • Trying a Nanaimo bar, the world-famous, crunchy, creamy, chocolate-topped Nanaimo Bar. The popular dessert bars were created in the 1950s when many potluck dinners were organized to support community events. The recipe ...
Betsey Shapiro, 2009
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The Rough Guide to Canada
More highbrow is the late May to early June Nanaimo Festival, a cultural jamboree that takes place in and around Malaspina College, 900 Fifth St. The town's other minor claim to fame is the Nanaimo bar, a glutinous chocolate confection ...
‎2004
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The World Cookbook: The Greatest Recipes from Around the ...
This pie is a traditional Quebec specialty. 2 cups brown sugar (or half brown, half maple sugar) 1/4 cup flour 1/4 tsp salt 14-ounce can (unsweetened) evaporated milk 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup. 228 The World Cookbook Nanaimo Bar Sugar Pie ...
Jeanne Jacob-Ashkenazi, Michael Ashkenazi, Michael Ashkenazi Ph.D., 2014
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She Walks the Shore
What in theworld is a Nanaimo bar anyway? Marisol satdown, the gleamof Nina's hair catching her eye. She's striking. “We're glad tohave you here, Marisol. Luke boughtmost ofthe supplies.” “It's good tobe here.It's gorgeous andso remote.
Lisa Greer, 2012
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Knack Fabulous Desserts: A Step-by-Step Guide to Sweet ...
Make indentation in each cookie. • Beat 1⁄4 cup butter with cream cheese, caramel topping, and powdered sugar. Frost cookies. Melt 11⁄2cups chocolate chips with heavy cream; drizzle on top. Nanaimo Bar Cookies: Make recipe as directed, ...
Linda Johnson Larsen
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Christmas Cookies 'Round the World
Nanaimo Bars A dessert of Canadian origin popular across North America, the Nanaimo Bar is named after the West Coast city of Nanaimo, British Columbia. The bar originated in Ladysmith, Vancouver Island, in the early 1950s. Unconfirmed ...
Pam Griffin

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NANAIMO BAR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Nanaimo bar is used in the context of the following news items.
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10th Annual Bathtub Days Street Fair in Downtown Nanaimo
Servers can sign up for the long running Waiters Race on Saturday at noon, or give your tastebuds a workout at the Nanaimo Bar Challenge at ... «Wire Service Canada, Jul 15»
2
Dispatches from Canada, home of the McLobster
There was a maple and bacon poutine from Quebec, a chocolate Nanaimo bar based on the dessert originating from British Columbia, and the ... «Chicago Tribune, Jun 15»
3
5 things to do on Vancouver Island
Yes, indeed, Nanaimo takes credit for that amazing dessert known as the Nanaimo Bar. And you can get your caloric fill by taking a self-guided ... «Calgary Herald, Jun 15»
4
Jack Knox: Latest bizarre happenings are all Greek to me
The butter tart is supposedly Canadian by origin, too, as is the Nanaimo bar (“I'll tell you what's in a Nanaimo bar,” sang Gabriola Island folk ... «Times Colonist, May 15»
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Traveling to Canada? Try these 5 unusual foods
There are different varieties or flavors of the Nanaimo bar, but the basic version consists of a wafer crumb-based layer, topped with a layer of ... «eTurboNews, Apr 15»
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Brave doughnut with sprinkles travels to the edge of space
Or, dare I say it, a Nanaimo bar! We cannot let any other country have an edge in pastry! 321Cue 5pts. @Mergatroid Mania Doughnuts are an ... «CNET, Apr 15»
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Business Notes: How about some bacon with your favourite …
The latest offering is the Deluxe Dulce De Leche Nanaimo bar, which has a white chocolate topping instead of the traditional dark chocolate, ... «Nanaimo Daily News, Apr 15»
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Brookfield High artistic talent lines city's walls...
“I was surprised by how many students had never tried a Nanaimo bar before,” Cain said. “So then I asked Minh if she had (tried) lobster, ... «www.ottawacommunitynews.com/, Apr 15»
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Good Deeds: Runners of Compassion make big donation
Business Notes: How about some bacon with your favourite Nanaimo bar? NEXT STORY Why Nanaimo? Move from Manitoba provides a fresh ... «Nanaimo Daily News, Apr 15»
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Your turn: So what exactly is your favourite thing about Nanaimo?
Best one gets a Nanaimo bar. Daily News editor Philip Wolf can be reached at 250-729-4240, by email at PWolf@nanaimodailynews.com, ... «Nanaimo Daily News, Apr 15»

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