lamington
(chiefly, Australia, and, New Zealand) A small square Australian/New Zealand cake made with sponge cake covered on all sides (including top and bottom) with chocolate and desiccated coconut.
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Born ~1977 · 1 year of recorded useDefinitions
(chiefly, Australia, and, New Zealand) A small square Australian/New Zealand cake made with sponge cake covered on all sides (including top and bottom) with chocolate and desiccated coconut.
“We're taking you into the Australian treetops for May 2026 Indie/Rock/Alt, out now 🥾 www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOgf... Please enjoy, we hope this keeps your ears company over the next four weeks 😁 With love, Alex & Beth 📍 Lamington National Park, Australia”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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