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teaspoon

[ tee-spoon ]

noun

  1. a small spoon generally used to stir tea, coffee, etc.


teaspoon

/ ˈپːˌː /

noun

  1. a small spoon used for stirring tea, eating certain desserts, etc
  2. Also calledteaspoonfulˈپːˌːfʊl the amount contained in such a spoon
  3. a unit of capacity used in cooking, medicine, etc, equal to about one fluid dram
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of teaspoon1

First recorded in 1680–90; tea + spoon
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If needed, add a teaspoon or two of cream or milk to loosen it to a spreadable consistency.

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Beat egg lightly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a touch of milk or buttermilk, or omit milk and use 2 eggs.

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If you do not have self-rising flour, add 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup of AP flour.

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She also recommended an alternative festive snack, which included grating half a block of parmesan, adding a quarter of teaspoon of chopped chillies, a few pumpkin seeds and herbs.

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If they are over a year old, you can give them two teaspoons of honey up to six times, but do not delay going to the hospital to get honey.

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