Meaning of the word "hush puppy" in English

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hush puppy

US /ˈhʌʃ ˌpʌp.i/
UK /ˈhʌʃ ˌpʌp.i/
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Noun

1.

a small, savory, deep-fried ball of cornmeal batter

Example:
The seafood restaurant served delicious fried fish with a side of hush puppies.
She learned how to make homemade hush puppies from her grandmother.
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