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Definition of dundee
dundee
/dʌnˈdiː/
Dun · dee
dundee Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Scottish A major coastal city in eastern Scotland, situated on the north bank of the Firth of Tay, historically recognized for its industries in jute, jam, and journalism.
2
British A traditional Scottish fruitcake enriched with currants, sultanas, and spices, typically decorated with concentric circles of blanched almonds (often referred to fully as Dundee cake).
Example
"She served a generous slice of Dundee alongside a pot of Earl Grey tea."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Dùn Dèagh' or 'Dùn Dè', likely meaning 'fort on the Tay' or 'fort of fire'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dundee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dundee