Corncakes

/ˈkɔrnkeɪks/ noun

Definition

Plural of corncake; multiple flat cakes made from cornmeal flour, a staple food in agricultural and rural communities.

Etymology

Plural form of corncake; see corncake etymology. The plural form emphasizes this as a common food item rather than singular.

Kelly Says

Corncakes fed millions of people for centuries—they were nutritious, filling, and could be made year-round from stored cornmeal, making them absolutely essential to survival in early America and rural areas worldwide.

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