flannel cake

noun

, Chiefly North Midland U.S.

1. griddlecake; pancake.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flannel cake¹

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

"Nobody waits for anybody on flannel-cake days," said Emmie, drawing in her chair with a chastened satisfaction.

From Project Gutenberg

There was a town down there, as flat as a flannel-cake, and called Summit, of course.

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