Bannock: meaning, definitions and examples
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bannock
[ ˈbænək ]
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
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
Word origin
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.