Meaning of the word "johnny cake" in English
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johnny cake
US /ˈdʒɑː.ni.keɪk/
UK /ˈdʒɑː.ni.keɪk/
Noun
1.
a type of cornmeal flatbread, often fried or baked, traditionally associated with Native American cuisine and later adopted in various forms in the Caribbean and parts of the United States.
Example:
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For breakfast, we had crispy johnnycakes with maple syrup.
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The recipe for traditional johnnycakes often includes just cornmeal, water, and salt.
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