"pancake" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈpæn.keɪk/ Audio: en-us-pancake.ogg [US] Forms: pancake, pancakes [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A pancake is a thin cake made with batter that is fried in a pan with butter or oil. Synonyms: hotcake, crêpe, crepe, flapjack
    Sense id: simple-pancake-en-noun-DR~pvLSN
     
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