Battenburg

/ (ˈbætənˌbɜːɡ) /

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noun

an oblong sponge cake divided longitudinally into four square sections, two coloured pink and two yellow, with an outer coating of marzipan

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Word Origin for Battenburg

perhaps named after Battenberg, a village in Prussia

Words nearby Battenburg

batteau, battel, battels, battement, batten, Battenburg, batten down the hatches, Batten-Mayou disease, batten plate, Batten's disease, batter

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How to use Battenburg in a sentence

The point, Honiton and Princess braids are represented full size, and are much daintier in texture than the Battenburg braids.
The Art of Modern Lace Making|The Butterick Publishing Co.
A very elegant flounce of Battenburg lace may be made after the design represented on the opposite page.
The Art of Modern Lace Making|The Butterick Publishing Co.
Done with fancy Battenburg braid, it would be quite similar in effect to the "Cardinal's Point" illustrated on another page.
The Art of Modern Lace Making|The Butterick Publishing Co.
It is formed of fancy Battenburg braid, but may be made from a plain variety if preferred.
The Art of Modern Lace Making|The Butterick Publishing Co.

This is a very elegant looking lace, though simply made after the regular Battenburg method.
The Art of Modern Lace Making|The Butterick Publishing Co.