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griddlecake

American  
[grid-l-keyk] / ˈgrɪd lˌkeɪk /

noun

  1. a thin cake of batter cooked on a griddle; pancake.


Regionalisms

See pancake.

Etymology

Origin of griddlecake

First recorded in 1775–85; griddle + cake

Example Sentences

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"Wal," says he, "I guess I'll have another griddlecake, Samantha."

From The Universal Reciter 81 Choice Pieces of Rare Poetical Gems by Various

"Dreadful cold shack, though!" muttered Bates, conveying a quarter of a griddlecake to his mouth.

From Good Cheer Stories Every Child Should Know by Dickinson, Asa Don

Jack proceeded to carry out his promise, and when breakfast was ready presented a griddlecake, all flowing with melted butter, to the dog, which was as big as could be made in the frying-pan.

From The Voyage of the Rattletrap by Wilder, H. M.

"You won't have to challenge, for I like them myself; and if you 'll trust me we 'll have a griddlecake party here in this room some evening."

From A Cry in the Wilderness by Waller, Mary E. (Mary Ella)

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