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(lät'kə)

n.
A pancake, especially one made of grated potato.

[Yiddish, from Ukrainian oladka, from Old Russian, diminutive of olad'ya, from Greek eladia, pl. of eladion, little oily thing, from elaiā, olive.]

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Jewish; pancakes made from grated potatoes.

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[LAHT-kuh] Traditionally served at Hanukkah, the latke is a pancake usually made from grated potatoes mixed with eggs, onions, matzo meal and seasonings. It's fried and served hot as a side dish.

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IN BRIEF: n- Griddle cakes made from grated raw potato.

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