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digestive biscuit

(British, Ireland) A semisweet biscuit; sometimes dunked in tea, or crushed as the base of a cheesecake.

daɪˈd͡ʒɛstɪv ˈbɪskət49 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(British, Ireland) A semisweet biscuit; sometimes dunked in tea, or crushed as the base of a cheesecake.

Origin: The baking soda in the recipe was thought to have antacid properties and thus to aid digestion. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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