latke

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

Jewish; pancakes made from grated potatoes.

[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.

The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: made of grated potato and egg with a little flour
  Synonym: potato pancake