bear paw

/bɛər pɔ/
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Other forms: bear paws

Definitions of bear paw
  1. noun
    almond-flavored yeast-raised pastry shaped in an irregular semicircle resembling a bear's claw
    synonyms: bear claw
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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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