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corn dog

American  
[kawrn dawg, dog] / ˈkɔrn ˌdɔg, ˌdɒg /

noun

  1. a frankfurter coated in cornmeal batter and deep fried or baked: usually prepared and served on a stick.

Etymology

Origin of corn dog

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40

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