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Definition of Johnnycakes
1. johnnycake [n] - See also: johnnycake
Lexicographical Neighbors of Johnnycakes
Literary usage of Johnnycakes
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Artichoke Trail: A Guide to Vegetarian Restaurants, Organic Food Stores by James Bernard Frost (2000)
"Served with your entrée are Jamaican rice, plantains and johnnycakes. ...
The johnnycakes, however, were a real treat. Round, fried balls similar to hush ..."
2. Romantic Escapes in the Caribbean: Lovetripper Guide by Paris Permenter, John Bigley (2001)
"For real traditional Bahamian food, give johnnycakes and boiled fish a try - for
breakfast. You might have a tough time looking at the fish (usually ..."
3. Publishers Weekly by Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association, R.R. Bowker Company (1892)
"... "Forests and cane- brakes;" " johnnycakes ; " "Log-rolling;" "Marks of the
tomahawk,""etc. Stowe, Mrs. Harriet Beecher. Uncle Tom's cabin; or, ..."
4. Human Vitality and Efficiency Under Prolonged Restricted Diet by Francis Gano Benedict (1919)
"Craves salad, pie, doughnuts, and Rhode Island johnnycakes, probably explained
in part by the fact that his family has them at home on the table and ..."
5. A History of Indiana by Logan Esarey (1915)
"Cornbread was baked in a small oven which, in reality, was a large skillet, if
the family was fortunate enough to possess one. If not, then johnnycakes were ..."
6. Wyoming: Its History, Stirring Incidents, and Romantic Adventures by George Peck (1858)
"The men stole away and finished milking the cows, while the women proceeded to
bake their johnnycakes. The milk brought in and the cakes baked, ..."
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