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Definition of hoecake

hoecake

/ˈhoʊ.keɪk/
hoe · cake
Plural:hoecakes
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• noun

1

American A small, coarse, flat cake made primarily of cornmeal, water, and salt, traditionally baked on a griddle or an iron skillet, historically associated with the cuisine of the Southern United States.

Example

"For breakfast, the family enjoyed warm hoecakes drenched in melted butter and sorghum syrup."

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• Rhymes for hoecake

• Nearby Words

hobbyhorse
hockey
hoe
hoecake
hogenakkal
hogfish
hognose snake

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the Southern United States in the 18th century, deriving its name from the historical practice of enslaved people and field laborers cooking a simple cornmeal batter on the flat iron blade of a hoe placed over an open fire.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hoecake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hoecake
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