Meaning of the word "hot cross bun" in English

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hot cross bun

US /ˌhɑːt krɔːs ˈbʌn/
UK /ˌhɑːt krɔːs ˈbʌn/
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Noun

1.

a spiced sweet bun made with currants or raisins, marked with a cross on the top, traditionally eaten on Good Friday

Example:
We always have hot cross buns for breakfast on Good Friday.
The aroma of freshly baked hot cross buns filled the kitchen.
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