Well attestedNamed for a product of the place
Chelsea bun
noun · first attested 18th century
The bun is named for a London district's bakery.
A spiral currant bun glazed with sugar.
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- Named for a product of the place
- Confidence
- Well attestedThe place link is the standard scholarly account.
- Attested
- 18th century
- Part of speech
- noun
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Chelsea
- In English
Chelsea bun
The Chelsea Bun House sold them in the 18th century to crowds including royalty, and the district's name stayed on the bun.
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