parkin

See also: Parkin

English

Etymology 1

From Parkin, a diminutive of Peter.

Alternative forms

• perkin

Noun

parkin (uncountable)

1. A traditional soft cake of Northern England, usually made with oatmeal and treacle.

   Synonym: Yorkshire parkin

Etymology 2

An abbreviation of Parkinson.

Noun

parkin (usually uncountable, plural parkins)

1. (biochemistry) A particular protein, mutations in which are associated with Parkinson's disease.

Anagrams

• kirpan

Finnish

Noun

parkin

1. genitive singular of parkki

Anagrams

• kirpan, prikan