Definition of PARKIN

parkin

Plural: parkins

Noun

  • A traditional soft cake of Northern England, usually made with oatmeal and treacle.
  • A particular protein, mutations in which are associated with Parkinson's disease.

Origin / Etymology

From Parkin, a diminutive of Peter.

Synonyms

Yorkshire parkin

Scrabble Score: 12

parkin: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
parkin: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
parkin: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

parkin: valid Words With Friends Word