Meaning of the word mooncake in English

What does mooncake mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mooncake

US /ˈmuːn.keɪk/
UK /ˈmuːn.keɪk/
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Noun

a rich, round pastry, typically eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival, with a sweet filling of red bean or lotus seed paste and often containing salted duck egg yolks

Example:
We shared a delicious mooncake during the festival.
Traditional mooncake fillings include lotus seed paste and red bean paste.