"jaffle" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈd͡ʒæfl̩/ Audio: EN-AU ck1 jaffle.ogg Forms: jaffles [plural]
Rhymes: -æfəl Etymology: From a trademark for a utensil that creates jaffles. Head templates: {{en-noun}} jaffle (plural jaffles)
  1. (Australia, South Africa) A type of toasted sandwich that is sealed around the edge (in one piece, and not separated in the centre), it has a filling, for example an egg. A toastie or Breville is separated with a diagonal crease. Tags: Australia, South-Africa Categories (topical): Sandwiches Derived forms: jaffle iron, jaffle maker

Inflected forms

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