pikelet

/ ˈpaɪklɪt /

noun

1. a dialect word for a crumpet

Word History and Origins

Origin of pikelet¹

C18: from Welsh bara pyglyd pitchy bread

Example Sentences

At first glance, a pikelet might look exactly like a pancake.

From Salon

My favorite is a mixture of freshly whipped cream and lemon curd, which makes for a tasty combination of sweet and tangy, similar to the sourdough pikelet itself.

From Salon

The sturdy pikelet held up to the juicy fruit concoction, and a light squeeze of fresh Meyer lemon finished things off properly.

From Salon

“You don’t need to prove anything, mate, you were there,” he tells Pikelet and Loonie after initiating them into the Way of the Wave.

From Seattle Times

Pikelet and Loonie take these pronouncements very seriously, and so does the movie, which could have detached a little and laughed a bit more.

From Seattle Times