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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPancake
/ˈpæn.keɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A flat, round cake made from a batter of flour, eggs, and milk, cooked on a hot surface.
"She served fluffy pancakes topped with syrup and fresh berries for breakfast." - 2
A similar dish made with various ingredients, often sweet or savory.
"The chef prepared a savory pancake filled with vegetables and cheese."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'pancake' originates from the combination of 'pan' and 'cake', with 'pan' derived from Old English 'panna' meaning 'pan' and 'cake' from Old Norse 'kaka'. The term has evolved over centuries to refer specifically to a flat, round cake cooked on a hot surface.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pancake" is said worldwide
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crêpe
Transliteration: krep
"Elle a préparé des crêpes pour le petit déjeuner."
Pfannkuchen
Transliteration: pfanˈkuːxən
"Sie hat Pfannkuchen mit Marmelade gemacht."
pancake
Transliteration: panˈkeɪk
"Ha preparato pancake per la colazione."
panqueque
Transliteration: panˈke.ke
"Ella hizo panqueques con frutas."
panqueca
Transliteration: pɐ̃ˈke.kɐ
"Ele fez panquecas para o café da manhã."
पैनकेक
Transliteration: painkek
"उसने नाश्ते के लिए पैनकेक बनाए।"
煎饼
Transliteration: jiānbǐng
"她做了煎饼作为早餐。"
팬케이크
Transliteration: paenkeikeu
"그녀는 아침으로 팬케이크를 만들었습니다."
パンケーキ
Transliteration: pankēki
"彼女は朝食にパンケーキを作りました。"
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