英语词汇scone的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	scone
词源	scone; high tea. News about the proper pronunciation of scone. R. W. Apple Jr. reports in the New York Times (June 11, 2003) that the name of the delicious treat “rhymes with ‘prawn,’ not with ‘bone.’ ” Mr. Apple also points out that “contrary to widespread American belief, afternoon tea . . . is not ‘high tea.’ High tea is a heartier, working-class meal usually served about 6 p.m.”
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