Associations to the word «Dessertspoon»

Wiktionary

DESSERTSPOON, noun. An item of cutlery; a spoon, larger than a teaspoon and smaller than a tablespoon, used for eating dessert.
DESSERTSPOON, noun. A unit of measure, being equivalent to two teaspoons or two-thirds of a tablespoon, or approximately 10 millilitres; a dessertspoonful.
DESSERTSPOON, noun. More generally, that volume of a substance which is contained within a dessert spoon.

Dictionary definition

DESSERTSPOON, noun. As much as a dessert spoon will hold.

Wise words

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