Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - biryani

~ n another spelling of biriani biscuit ~ n 1 BrE a thin, flat, dry, usually sweet cake that is usually sold in packages or tins  (chocolate biscuits | cheese and biscuits)  (- compare cookie (1)) 2 AmE a type of bread baked in small round pieces 3 a light yellowish-brown colour 4 take the biscuit BrE informal to be the most surprising, annoying etc thing you have ever heard  (His latest excuse really takes the biscuit!)