"vetkoek" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: vetkoeks [plural], vetkoek [plural]
Etymology: From Afrikaans vetkoek (literally “fat-cake”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|af|vetkoek|lit=fat-cake}} Afrikaans vetkoek (literally “fat-cake”) Head templates: {{en-noun|s|vetkoek}} vetkoek (plural vetkoeks or vetkoek)
  1. (South Africa) A deep-fried ball of dough, usually unsweetened, cut open and filled with various fillings. Wikipedia link: vetkoek Tags: South-Africa Categories (topical): Foods

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