Neenish tart
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Etymology


Perhaps from being first made by a Ruby Neenish in the Australian town of Grong Grong, New South Wales circa 1913. Or perhaps of German or Vienese origin as nienich. (Reference: Australian National University OzWords October 1996 http://www.anu.edu.au/andc/ozwords/October_96/5._aussie_words.htm.)

Noun


neenish tart
  1. A small tart with a pastry base, gelatine-set cream filling, and covered with icing in two colours, half and half.
 
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