hushpuppy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small deep-fried cornmeal cake.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

hushpuppy hushpuppies hush puppy

Etymology

Perhaps because they were once thrown to hungry dogs to quieten them.

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