PARKIN

Etymology

Proper noun

Parkin

A surname.

Anagrams

• kirpan

Etymology 1

From Parkin, a diminutive of Peter

Noun

parkin (uncountable)

A traditional soft cake of Northern England, usually made with oatmeal and treacle.

Etymology 2

An abbreviation of Parkinson.

Noun

parkin (usually uncountable, plural parkins)

(biochemistry) A particular protein, mutations in which are associated with Parkinson's disease.

Anagrams

• kirpan

Source: Wiktionary



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