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词汇 johnnycake
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Definition of johnnycake in English:

johnnycake

nounˈdʒɒnɪkeɪkˈdʒɑniˌkeɪk
  • 1North American mass noun Maize flour bread typically baked or fried on a griddle.

    〈北美〉玉米烤饼

    Example sentencesExamples
    • These early American corn breads, including the hoe cakes and johnny cake which attracted praise from Benjamin Franklin were griddle or hearth baked.
    • Cornmeal and water or milk, cooked on a griddle, was called ‘johnny cake.’
    • Served with cooked grits and johnny cake (a type of bread), they are a popular breakfast food.
  • 2Australian NZ A small, thin unleavened wheat loaf baked in wood ashes.

    〈澳/新西兰〉麦面饼

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I've tasted his johnny cakes, flour mixed with salt and water on a fence post and cooked on a sheet of galvanized iron, zinc curling off around the dough.

Origin

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

Definition of johnnycake in US English:

johnnycake

nounˈdʒɑniˌkeɪkˈjänēˌkāk
  • 1North American A flat cornmeal cake typically baked or fried on a griddle.

    〈北美〉玉米烤饼

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Cornmeal and water or milk, cooked on a griddle, was called ‘johnny cake.’
    • Served with cooked grits and johnny cake (a type of bread), they are a popular breakfast food.
    • These early American corn breads, including the hoe cakes and johnny cake which attracted praise from Benjamin Franklin were griddle or hearth baked.
  • 2Australian NZ A small, thin unleavened wheat loaf baked in wood ashes.

    〈澳/新西兰〉麦面饼

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I've tasted his johnny cakes, flour mixed with salt and water on a fence post and cooked on a sheet of galvanized iron, zinc curling off around the dough.

Origin

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

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