biscuit

  1. Noun.  A cookie.
  2. Noun.  (chiefly, North America) A small bread usually made with baking soda, similar in texture to a scone, but usually not sweet.
  3. Noun.  A form of unglazed earthenware.
  4. Noun.  (context, nautical) The "bread" formerly supplied to naval ships; made with very little water, kneaded into flat cakes and slowly baked; often infested with weevils.
  5. Noun.  A light brown colour.

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