puftaloon

puftaloon
puftaloon /puf-tə-loonˈ/ (Aust)
noun
A type of fried cake, usu eaten hot with jam, honey or sugar (also pufftaloonˈas, puftaloonˈies, etc)
ORIGIN: Origin unknown

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Puftaloon — A puftaloon is a fried scone known to be cooked in Australia. They are popular with children in winter.It is made from flour, salt, butter, milk and traditionally fried in dripping. It is also known as a Johnnycake . See also, scone.Reference:… …   Wikipedia

  • puftaloon — noun A fried scone like fritter originally from Australia …   Wiktionary

  • puftaloon — /pʌftəˈlun/ (say puftuh loohn) noun a scone made from plain damper dough fried in fat. Also, puftalooner. {origin uncertain; ? a humorous extension of puff} …  

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