griddlecake

[ grid-l-keyk ]

noun

1. a thin cake of batter cooked on a griddle; pancake.

Word History and Origins

Origin of griddlecake¹

First recorded in 1775–85; griddle + cake

Example Sentences

Surnoli, the delicious south Indian griddlecakes made from rice and coconut, do look a bit like pancakes.

From New York Times

But giving up ham and griddlecakes for simple grains often relieved indigestion and made a lot of people feel better, Ms. Carroll said.

From New York Times

When she made griddlecakes the boys went out and stood on their heads—there was no other way to express their delight.

From Project Gutenberg

"We shall be married at once, shepherd lad of my heart," she answered him sweetly, "and I shall make you griddlecakes for your supper."

From Project Gutenberg

I recall that one could seldom procure a second helping of griddlecakes except on those mornings when there were ants in the syrup.

From Project Gutenberg