Bannock: meaning, definitions and examples

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bannock

 

[ ˈbænək ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

traditional food

Bannock is a type of bread or dough-based food that has been a staple in the diet of Indigenous peoples in North America for centuries. It is typically made with flour, water, and baking powder, and can be fried, baked, or cooked over an open flame. Bannock is known for its versatility and simple ingredients.

Synonyms

bread, dough, flatbread.

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Word Description / Examples
bannock

Bannock is typically used to describe a type of flatbread or quick bread that is traditionally baked on a griddle or in a pan, often associated with Indigenous cultures in North America and Scotland.

  • The elders gathered to prepare bannock for the community feast.
  • She cooked bannock over the campfire during their outdoor trip.
bread

Bread is a general term for a staple food prepared from dough of flour and water, and usually by baking. It is used in various contexts including sandwiches, toast, and more.

  • He bought a loaf of bread for breakfast.
  • The bakery down the street makes fresh bread every morning.
dough

Dough refers to the uncooked mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients, which is used to make bread, pastries, and other baked goods. Commonly discussed during the preparation phase of baking.

  • Knead the dough for at least ten minutes to ensure the bread is airy.
  • She left the dough to rise in a warm place for two hours.
flatbread

Flatbread is used to describe any type of bread that is made with flour and water and then rolled into thin layers. It covers a wide variety of bread types including pita, naan, and tortillas.

  • They served the curry with warm flatbread on the side.
  • Making flatbread from scratch can be quicker than baking a loaf of bread.

Examples of usage

  • Would you like some bannock with your meal?
  • The elders taught us how to make bannock over the fire.

Translations

Translations of the word "bannock" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pão de milho

🇮🇳 बन्नॉक

🇩🇪 Maisbrot

🇮🇩 roti jagung

🇺🇦 баннок

🇵🇱 chleb kukurydziany

🇯🇵 バノック

🇫🇷 bannock

🇪🇸 bannock

🇹🇷 mısır ekmeği

🇰🇷 배너크

🇸🇦 خبز الذرة

🇨🇿 kukuřičný chléb

🇸🇰 kukuricový chlieb

🇨🇳 玉米面包

🇸🇮 koruzni kruh

🇮🇸 maískaka

🇰🇿 жүгері наны

🇬🇪 სიმინდის პური

🇦🇿 qarğıdalı çörəyi

🇲🇽 pan de maíz

Etymology

The word 'bannock' originates from the Gaelic word 'bannach', meaning 'morsel' or 'cake'. Bannock has been a fundamental part of Indigenous cuisine, with various regional variations and recipes passed down through generations. Traditionally, bannock was cooked on a flat stone over an open fire, making it a practical and portable food source for Indigenous peoples.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,793, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.