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parkin en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

  • /ˈpɑːkɪn/ (UK)

Etymology

From Parkin, a diminutive of Peter.

Meanings

  1. (countable, uncountable) A traditional soft cake of Northern England, usually made with oatmeal and treacle.

Forms

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Synonyms

Yorkshire parkin

parkin en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

  • /ˈpɑːkɪn/ (UK)

Etymology

Clipping of Parkinson.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable, usually) A particular protein, mutations in which are associated with Parkinson's disease.

Forms

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