Neenish tart

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.3 Synonyms

English

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 [1].)

Noun

neenish tart

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

Synonyms

• nienich tart