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hoecake

[ hoh-keyk ]

noun

, South Midland and Southern U.S.
  1. an unleavened cake made with flour or cornmeal, usually cooked on a griddle.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of hoecake1

An Americanism dating back to 1735–45; hoe + cake

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Example Sentences

Any lizard attracted by my hoecake would have to be a salamander—that fire-proof creature that is supposed to live in flames.

I ate some bacon and hoecake which I found in the haversack; while doing this, I took a good look at my gun and accoutrements.

The fighter of 1861 relished the hoecake baked in the ashes; his successor partook of white bread fresh from camp ovens.

I done make the fire ebery mornin', an' cook her a hoecake 'long o' my own, so dat gal sleep half de day.

Oh, Li'l' Hannibal, mix a li'l' hoecake for your gran'daddy's brea'fus'.

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