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Pone: meaning, definitions and examples

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pone

 

[ poสŠn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food type

Pone is a type of cornbread originating from the southern United States. It is often made with cornmeal and can be baked or fried. It has a dense texture and is typically served as a side dish.

Synonyms

bake, cornbread, loaf

Examples of usage

  • I made a delicious pone to accompany the chili.
  • The traditional recipe for pone includes buttermilk and eggs.
  • At the gathering, they served pone with honey butter.
  • Pone is a staple in many southern households.

Translations

Translations of the word "pone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pone

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช pone

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pone

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฝะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pone

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pone

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pone

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pone

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋„ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pone

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pone

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณขๅ†…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pone

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pone

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพะฝะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒœแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pone

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pone

Etymology

The word 'pone' has its origins in the Algonquin language, where it relates to various types of bread made from grain. The term was adopted in English, particularly in the Southern United States, as cornbread became a staple food among rural communities. The evolution of pone reflects both Native American and European culinary traditions, where cornmeal was a primary component in diet, especially after the introduction of maize to the region. Initially, pone referred to a simple flatbread or thick porridge made from cornmeal, but over time, it has evolved into various forms of cornbread that are enjoyed in modern Southern cuisine. The various methods of preparation, such as baking or frying, have made pone a versatile dish that continues to be associated with comfort food.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,630 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.