jimmies

jimmies
jimmies [jim′ēz]
pl.n.
Informal particles for sprinkling on something, as in decorating it; specif., particles of chocolate for sprinkling on ice-cream cones

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jim·mies (jĭmʹēz) pl.n.
Small particles of chocolate or flavored candy sprinkled on ice cream as a topping.
  [Origin unknown.]

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