Meaning of pancake in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpænˌkeɪk/

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  1. Noun

    pancake

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from pan+ cake

    Definitions

    1. a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle

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