hushpuppy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
Etymology
Perhaps because they were once thrown to hungry dogs to quieten them.
Meanings
- (Southern-US) A small deep-fried cornmeal cake.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hushpuppies | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| hush puppy | alternative | lexicographic |