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johnnycake

Pronunciation: /ˈʤɒnɪkeɪk/
Definition of johnnycake

noun

  • 1 [mass noun] North American maize flour bread typically baked or fried on a griddle.
  • 2 (johnny cake) Australian/NZ a small, thin unleavened wheat loaf baked in wood ashes.

Origin:

early 18th century: also referred to as journey cake, which may be the original form

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