Meaning Of The Word Runcible spoon

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runcible spoon in American English
a table utensil of indefinite form referred to by Edward Lear in his humorous poem “The Owl and the Pussycat” (1871)
noun: a forklike utensil with two broad prongs and one sharp, curved prong, as used for serving hors d'oeuvres

runcible spoon in British English
forklike utensil with two prongs and one sharp curved prong
noun: a forklike utensil with two broad prongs and one sharp curved prong

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