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Definition of johnnycake

johnnycake

/ˈdʒɑːniˌkeɪk/
john · ny · cake
Plural:johnnycakes
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• noun

1

North American A type of flatbread or pancake made primarily from cornmeal, hot water or milk, and salt, traditionally cooked on a griddle or open fire.

Example

"For breakfast, the colonial reenactors served thick slices of johnnycake drizzled with maple syrup."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Origin uncertain; widely believed to be a phonetic alteration of 'journey cake' (owing to its durability for travelers) or a corruption of 'Shawnee cake', referencing the Native American tribe that shared the recipe with colonists.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Johnnycake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/johnnycake
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