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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

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.