sticky bun

/ˌstɪki bən/
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Other forms: sticky buns

Definitions of sticky bun
  1. noun
    rolled dough spread with sugar and nuts then sliced and baked in muffin tins with honey or sugar and butter in the bottom
    synonyms: caramel bun, honey bun, schnecken
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    type of:
    coffee roll, sweet roll
    any of numerous yeast-raised sweet rolls with our without raisins or nuts or spices or a glaze
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