Welsh rabbit

noun

: melted often seasoned cheese poured over toast or crackers

Word History

First Known Use

1725, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Welsh rabbit was in 1725

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Cite this Entry

“Welsh rabbit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Welsh%20rabbit. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Welsh rabbit

noun
: melted cheese served over toast or crackers
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