neenish tart

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Definition of neenish tart in English English dictionary

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

Synonyms

nienich tart

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 .)