parkin

See also: Parkin

English

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈpɑːkɪn/

Etymology 1

From Parkin, a diminutive of Peter.

Alternative forms

Noun

parkin (countable and uncountable, plural parkins)

  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.

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Finnish

Noun

parkin

  1. genitive singular of parkki

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