Definition of Welsh rabbit
: melted often seasoned cheese poured over toast or crackers
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“Welsh rabbit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Welsh%20rabbit. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of Welsh rabbit was in 1725
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