hot cross bun
US /ˌhɑːt krɔːs ˈbʌn/
UK /ˌhɑːt krɔːs ˈbʌn/

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a spiced sweet bun made with currants or raisins, marked with a cross on the top, traditionally eaten on Good Friday
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We always have hot cross buns for breakfast on Good Friday.
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The aroma of freshly baked hot cross buns filled the kitchen.